Turns out, of the 76 percent of respondents who said theyd struck up a relationship with their best friend, 29 percent resulted in marriage.

Are you more likely to marry your best friend?

The study found that the well-being effects of marriage are about twice as large for those whose spouse is also their best friend. According to the study, women benefit more from being married to their best friend than men do. But, women are also less likely to regard their spouse as their best friend.