Japanese Friendship Marriages: A New Trend in Relationships

In Japan, some people are trying out 'friendship marriages.'

This means they marry their best friend, even if they don't have a crush on them.

Before they get married, they talk about important things like how they'll split expenses and how they'll raise kids to see if they are compatible.

A lot of the people doing this are asexual or gay.

People are choosing friendship marriages because society expects them to marry, they want a friend to live with, or they're tired of traditional marriages.

They also get some benefits from the government.

Basically, it's like finding a really good roommate!