This is a beautiful story that eloquently expresses how everyone feels at some point! I'm an outgoing, extroverted 38-year-old who has had multiple serious relationships that never resulted in a "Mr. Right." For a long time I wondered if there was something wrong with me- and then I realized that I cherish friendship above romantic partnerships. My "life partners" are my best friends Ashleigh and Raleigh. Ash and I have lived together for years and currently share a one-bedroom apartment. We're LGBTQ+ allies, both straight, and out of convenience we just refer to each other as "partner" or "girlfriend." It's easier telling people we're gay than to explain that we're just best friends.