> Isn't your wife supposed to be your best/closest friend? No, although that's a common misconception; it can turn out that way, but rarely does, and there's n

> Isn't your wife supposed to be your best/closest friend? No, although that's a common misconception; it can turn out that way, but rarely does, and there's nothing of necessity wrong with a relationship in which it does not. Just to provide a counter anecdote. My wife is very definitely my best and closest friend.