Shared friendship in marriage means being more than just romantic partners, being close companions, sharing common interests, values and goals. The idea is that friendship creates emotional intimacy, trust and mutual respect, which strengthens the marriage.

CATHOLIC VIEW

Belief on Marriage:

The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is a sacrament, a holy covenant reflecting Christ’s love for the Church.

View on Friendship:

Catholics believe that friendship is a crucial part of marriage.

Pope Francis has emphasized that “friendship is a form of love” and married couples should be each other’s best friends.

Shared friendship helps spouses to grow in grace, virtue and mutual understanding.

A Catholic might say: “If we are not friends, how can we reflect God’s love in our home?”

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