Romantic Couples Often Start Out As Friends

Researchers analyzed data from nearly 1,900 college students and adults and found that 68% had current or recent romantic relationships that began as a friendship. Researcher Dr. Danu Anthony Stinson explains, “Relationships are super important for people’s lives. People want to choose good partners. They want to make choices that are going to help support their well-being, their goals, all these kinds of things.” Social Psychological and Personality Science, July 2021