i want a partner who is also my best friend

i feel like lover has negative or positive connotations depending on how u look at it but i’ve always felt comforted by this trope when reading fiction. it feels like the most authentic process to falling in love. u start out loving each other for ur personalities and as ur friendship grows maybe feelings do as well but the process seems natural and not forced. there’s no expectations in the beginning. once in a relationship you already have the comfort of knowing ur partner and know some of their flaws and quirks that the relationship is heartfelt and feels easy. although that may also be me romanticizing this as i’m sure this type of relationship comes with its own set of problems (getting out of the “friendzone”, being too comfortable?) just seems like the best way to fall in love.