Everyone expected my husband and me to merge our friend groups. We never did.

My husband and I having separate friend groups has been great for our marriage. Maria Polansky My husband and I have been married for five years, yet I've only met his friends a handful of times. Starting in a long-distance relationship set the precedent for us to have separate social circles. Having separate friends helps us pursue our different interests and keeps our marriage exciting. About a month ago, my husband took off for the weekend to celebrate his best friend's birthday without…