Well, I can agree only partially. What one really needs irrespective of any relations is self-actualization, whether it's work at the office or baking! If you simply dissolve in your partner, it will be the beginning of the way to nowhere because not only the partner but even you will very soon lose respect to yourself. But as for friends...I'm absolutely sure that if one gets married, he/she automatically highlights family. It's doesn't presuppose dropping all friends, of course not but still it's essential to realize what is on the first place.