How to become the best friend of my wife?

Answer 1

No matter how busy you are you still would like to go shopping with her.

Answer 2

Although I firmly believe you should only marry your best friend to begin wtih (meaning it should have started that way), I commend you for trying to do it now. Better late than never, right? :)

It boils down to a very simple practice. Be interested in her. I don't mean sexually, I mean as a person. Listen to what she says, notice the things she enjoys. Talk to her about anything, or just nod your head and let her talk when she needs or wants to.

Find common ground .. the interests you share, and pursue them together, whether that's watching movies, bowling, shooting pool, chess, walks, camping .. whatever. Do with her what you would do with your friends.

Once a week my husband and I have a movie night. After the kids are in bed, we sit down on the couch and watch a movie together .. no kids, no interruptions, just us ... talking and joking around and having fun. We are best friends, we always have been.

It won't be as simple for you, since you're starting out a little later than most, but it's not that difficult either. Just make an honest effort to be interested in her as a person and you can't fail.

Answer 3

Male friendships tend to evolve around doing activities together.

Female friendships are more about sharing feelings.

First, let her have her female friendships, your relationship will be better if you are not trying to be everything to her.

My husband is certainly my best friend. He does this simply by listening (he doesn't have to understand, just listen) and by reacting in small ways. He tells me how much he appreciates me, which is great for us.

Little things count, offer to do the dishes if she is tired. Rub her feet after a long day. Save the last cookie for her. Find at least one, sincerely nice thing to say to her every day. Remember she is your "other half" and the better she feels about herself the better the whole relationship is.

Answer 4

It depends on what your wife is like. But assuming she is a normal, intelligent woman I would say try to share your feelings with her. Try to support her and take the time and effort to make her happy, even if that would get in the way of things your prefer doing.

Answer 5

Just an idea. Suggest to her that you really want your relationship to grow and perhaps try completing the 'emotional needs' questionaire you can find here:

http://www.marriagebuilders.com/graphic/mbi4501_enq.html

If she completes it honeslty, then you will find out the best way to look after her, please her and to be her best friend. Through it she may also learn that recreational companionship is really important to you,

I am not promoting everything on the marriagebuilders website, but i thought this element was particularly good.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Be a good listener
Do things with her instead of saying im gona stay home, you go.
Offer to take her out to do fun things like go for coffee, go for a walk, cruise through the town.
Just be nice and helpful

Answer 7

If you really wanna keep her as a friend talk to her and don't appologize 24/7 but don't be all w/e either(don't be bull headed) Be sensitive to her feelings and she may stay as your friend. Don't push the relation ship, you can't force her to be your friend. Its cruel but true.

Answer 8

Not likely, unless you have a sex change?? Your wife's best friend is probably going to be one of her girlie mates - you'll have to settle for best male friend.

Answer 9

How? Be yourself and always make yourself available for her and include her in your time or invite her to do things with you. Trust her and appreciate her and treat her like a human being
treat her the way you would like to be treated.

Answer 10

Enjoy her company and take an interest in her interests. Be genuine, or it won't work. Good luck!