BENEFITS OF HAVING MUTUAL COUPLE FRIENDS:

They remind you of what's normal in a relationship


They encourage habits, activities, and attitudes that build a good marriage


They provide a place to vent and work through everyday marital frustrations


They confront wrong, foolish, illegal, and insensitive behavior


They offer opportunities for fun and social interaction


They bring new ideas for strengthening, improving, and revitalizing your marriage.


Excerpted from 20 Rules and Tools for a Great Marriage by Dr. Steve Stephens,