Don't loose yourself

I feel like I always want to keep a piece of myself no matter what stage of my life I am in (in a relationship or marriage). I see people in relationships who spend 24hrs day, 7 days a week with each other and they don't have any other meaningful relationships outside of their relationship or marriage. I think it is healthy to go out with the girls or boys sometimes. You need a piece of yourself. You need time for introspection. You need "me time". You need time to figure out what you like as an individual. Yes, I believe your wife or your husband should be your best friend, but not your only friend.