More Than Friends

[Leigh]

Which is more important to you in your relationship: friendship or steamy passion with your SO?

[Caitlin2009]

both. cant have one without the other

[Zephii]

Well, on one hand, when we get old we'd better be friends coz there wont be steamy passion anymore. On the other hand, in traditional manogomous relationships like mine I can't just go to a friend's house for some kinky fun times sooo... IMO you'd be stupid to settle for one or the other. I think they are more or less equal.

[kteire]

I'd say initially, the steamy passion was important for us, cause we kind of started out as fwb, lol. But now I find I take some of the passion for granted, because I'm so excited about how close we are
So... both! Haha

[jennten]

They're both important! My boyfriend and I were good friends for a semester in college before we got together and that has definitely helped us... Already knowing so much about each other made the transition to a romantic relationship very smooth for us. Steamy passion is also essential since otherwise, things just get boring! And without some kind of spark like that, your relationship would essentially just be a friendship...

[Yaaamiii]

I think they're both important but I feel like friendship is more so...I guess because I wouldn't have the same kind of trust if he wasn't my best friend. Of course I love a little romance and definitely could not live without that, he knows that for sure jaja. I guess I just really value his friendship with me as he is my confidante and my diary :P

[krabuzh]

can't choose one because both is important..

[rivi87]

I think steamy passion is important however friendship would be best. My husband is truly my best friend..can't help he's irresistable too which adds the steamy passion :P

[Trethsparr]

I think steamy passion is important however friendship would be best. My husband is truly my best friend..can't help he's irresistable too which adds the steamy passion :P

Agreed.

It's best for both to be present, in my opinion.

[Sora1101]

It's important to have both but friendship is most important because it'll be the bond that holds through out thick and thin, I mean if there wasn't friendship and partner was only around for the steamy passion if it died you'd be left with nothing. D:

[nic&matt]

Friendship first and foremost. You can't have a true relationship if you can't talk or communicate.
However, a blooming friendship creates other feelings that leads passion.
All in all: 60% friend, %40 love

[Lina]

In a relationship you need both. With just friendship it's not a relationship anymore and with just steamy passion it's only a physical thing.

[amackin]

Absolutely, BOTH

[NaNi]

I need both. Thankfully, I've found that in my SO.

[Minerva]

You need both, absolutely. But the question is, which is more important? For me, I'd have to say friendship. We were best friends for a couple of years before we became passionate, and that built the foundation of trust and love we have today. Without that, I doubt I'd ever have opened myself up for the passion. And as much as I desire him, as good as we can make each other feel, I treasure his friendship. Passion comes and goes, but when I'm sick or down, or when I have good news I want to share, or when he makes me laugh, it's the friendship I always come back to.

Not to say we don't have passion! We do! But without the friendship, it wouldn't be as hot as it is.