not really, at least in my situation. i’ve been married for over 5 years and my partner is absolutely my best friend and i can be my full self with them.
however, i also have a lot of other friends and acquaintances. each of them fills a different role in my life. all of them are unique. my partner doesn’t have all of the same interests as me, but my friends all fulfill a different part of my personality that my partner cannot, and they also help support me through difficult times as a team.
it’s really essential to have a support system and a wide variety of friends in your life. putting all your eggs in one basket isn’t healthy or fair. adulthood can certainly be lonely. i’m approaching 30 and feel it now more than ever as people in my life go down different paths and we have less in common and less time for each other.
it’s okay though. there are so many people in the world to connect with. you’ll find your people.