We're falling through space, you and me.

I’m fine with getting old and not having a partner, and only having close friends and family in my life, but I don’t feel like that’s an option in our society. As soon as someone gets a partner you’re second-best, no matter how long you’ve known the person. And that strikes me as odd, as imo all types of relationships (platonic, romantic, familial ect) are worthy of the same respect and societal attitude as one another, and should have similar places in your life.

I understand that life gets in the way, and if you live with (a) romantic partner/s you tend to spend more time together than with anyone else in your life, but why is living with close friends never seen as a long-term option? Or having a romantic partner *and* a best friend whom you try to spend similar time with? Idk, I just don’t see why a romantic couple with a kid is the ‘default’ in the west. Why not a group of friends with a kid? A couple and their platonic housemate who all love each other equally, just in different ways? Two people who are sexual partners, but only platonic friends?