” No matter how much you enjoy the company of your partner, having other couple-friends whose company you both enjoy is a healthy part of any relationship. But at times it can be difficult to find a good match. Wherever you are in your relationship, Kupple.com can help you find the right couple-friends to help make your life with your partner more enjoyable and enriching.”

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“[Kupple] allows you to regain the online meeting experience in a way that you safely share it with your partner. At the very least, you’ll be trying something new again. And at best, you might make some great new friends. After all, you love your single pals but they aren’t always the best company to invite when going out with your new partner.”

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“We work all week,” explained Burchill, who runs a housecleaning business. “So, when the weekend comes, we like to relax. We don’t know how to make other couple friends.”

Having met through a Yahoo chat room, Burchill, 20, and Hitchin, 23, figured they’d search for couple companionship online.

They soon found Kupple.com, a site designed for couples looking to befriend other couples.

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I had trouble relating to my single friends, and many of my newly married friends were raising small children for the first time and hadn’t yet figured out how to balance an active social life with the demands of work and raising kids. Victor, for his part, had always been more of a loner and seemed to get his fill of social stimulus from a full week at the office and a regular Saturday morning tee time with his buddy Tom. Were we becoming our parents? GASP! I wasn’t even thirty and I was starting to feel more like 60.

And then it happened. I woke up one Friday night after passing out on the couch, my husband still snoring beside me and the clock read 10:30. The outgoing and gregarious Adrian, my husband Victor had fallen in love with, was now spending more time with Ben & Jerry than with people my own age. I’m not saying I wanted to revert back into my table dancing days of yore, but 10:30? Out cold? On a Friday night? If this was what I had to look forward to in my married life, then maybe married life wasn’t for me after all. Something had to change.

I realized that what we needed were more “couple friends.” Now that that was out of the way, all we had to do was make them. But where? Easier said than done. I was working in a greenhouse where the median age was about 52 and Victor just wasn’t the type to schmooze too much with his co-workers. So work was out. I realized if we were going to make “couple friends” it was up to me. And I was going to have to be industrious.

I figured church would be a good place to start, but whenever got together with couples from church we found that our commonalities didn’t reach far beyond the pew. Victor mentioned that Tom’s wife played golf and suggested that I take lessons. I sucked it up and gave it a try, but ultimately golf ended up just compounding my frustrations. I was looking for a way to relieve stress, not make it.

Eventually, I stumbled upon Kupple.com I was a little apprehensive at first. I’d never “met anyone online” and I knew what Victor would say. But as I started to look through the profiles I saw that site for what is was– people just like us, looking to make “couple friends.” Someone to share a beer and a board game with.

That was eight months ago. Since then we went through a few sets of couples, but it was always interesting even when it wasn’t a good fit. It was kind of like bringing your best friend along on a date. Afterwards you get to gossip about how it went, what you did or didn’t expect, and if it’s worth a second date. Eventually we found ourselves on third dates, then fourth dates, then tenth dates. Now we’ve found a couple we hang out with constantly, and a few others we see from time-to-time.

Best of all, the whole experience has made our marriage stronger. I think people’s marriages start having trouble when they sacrifice too much of their own identities. Sure, I was done being the party girl, but socializing has always been something that makes me feel like—me. If I wasn’t feeling good about me, how could I feel good about “us?”

So once you’ve determined that you’re in the market for some new “couple friends,” what’s the best way to meet them?

• Hello again. Chances are you have some old friends who drifted away after they got married. Why not get reacquainted?

• Branch out. Don’t be shy. Put your married friends on notice that you’re on the prowl for new friends. You might be pleasantly surprised to find how excited they are to introduce you. Remember, you’re not the only couple looking for new buddies.

• Open your eyes. Many of the most successful couples friendships are those based on similar interest. Chances are you’re rubbing shoulders with many good candidates on a weekly basis, whether it’s at the park with your kids, the movie theater, or even the table next to you at the restaurant. You might find it’s as easy as striking up a conversation.

• Family First. If your family is local, organize an outing with other couples in your family. Have everyone invite another couple.

• Surfs up. Try logging onto Kupple.com, a website specifically designed for couples in search of other platonic “couple friends.”

So you’ve met them. Now what? A few pointers:

• Listen up. Most of us have been on dates with someone who talks about themselves the whole time. Chances are there was no second date. Make sure you give the other couple ample time to talk about themselves.

• Take it slow. Once you start “couples dating” you’ll find that many of the skills and conventions you learned while “singles dating” still apply. Take it one step at a time. Give yourselves time to get to know each other. If you’re interested, don’t be afraid to show it, but make sure you’re also receiving signals that they’re interested before you go planning your double vacation to Tahiti. By the same token, if you’re not interested, that’s okay, too. You’re not doing anyone any favors by nursing a dead dog.

• Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. You may find your dream couple on your first date. And you’ll probably find that if you approach each “date” with excitement and enthusiasm, your enthusiasm will be returned. However you might find it’s just not a good match. Or that due to any number of reasons, your significant other doesn’t get on with his/her counterpart as well as you do. If this happens, be willing to compromise. Ask him/her to consider giving them a second chance, but if things still don’t work out, be prepared to move on. Remember, this should be about bringing you closer together, not further apart.

• Be open. While it’s good to hang out with couples who share similar interests, you may find that some couples’ idea of fun is not quite what you were expecting. If it’s not something you’re absolutely certain you wouldn’t like, give it a try. You might be surprised. It might even be a bonding experience.

So you’ve met the “ones.” Here’s to keeping them around:

• Be respectful. You like them and they like you. Everybody’s happy. But people are complicated and there’s still a lot about them you don’t know. Try not to assume anything. Just because they seem fun and laid back, doesn’t mean that they want to hear somebody dropping the “f-bomb” every other sentence. Try to abide by more generally accepted norms of polite behavior while you’re still getting to know one another.

• Reciprocation, Reciprocation, Reciprocation. We all know real friendship isn’t about keeping score. But you’ll probably find that being reciprocal helps people get into their comfort zones quicker. Enthusiasm begets enthusiasm. If they invite you to a barbecue one weekend, invite them to a movie the next. You won’t always need to be so tit for tat. Just when you’re getting started; friendships are most fragile in their infancy.

• Talk amongst yourselves. Since the four of you are all interacting so closely, it’s quite common for jealousy to arise. Make sure you and your significant other talk about it at once, lest it drive a wedge between you, them, or all of you. The same goes for any other issues that may arise.

• Make time. We all lead busy lives, but don’t forget to try to find time for your new “couples friends,” even if it’s just a quick lunch date. Try to see them at least once a month, so that your friendships don’t lapse and you find yourself back at square one.

• Be a friend. Like any other friendship, “couples friendships” aren’t just about having a good time. The deeper ones should have some element of mutual helpfulness. It could be as simple as teaching him how to hook up his TV to his stereo, or it might mean watching their kids for a weekend. Whatever it is, these good deeds are often what bring couples closest together.

So now that you’re armed with some good information, you have a lot to be excited about. “Couples friendships” are often some of life’s most rewarding. They give you the opportunity to learn about each other, and relationships, all while having a good time. So pick up your phone, your mouse, or your spouse, and get out there! The right couple awaits.

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