There was a story where best friends Alex and Ben. Ben got married to a woman. Later, Alex started to spend a lot of time with Ben's wife because they had similar hobbies like painting. Ben at first was a bit jealous. But then he saw that there was no romantic intention from Alex and his wife just enjoyed the company. They all three had a long talk and their friendship became even stronger. So it was a different take on the best friend and cuckold - like scenario.
No, they are not very common. True friendships are based on loyalty and respect. Most people would not get into a situation where they would be involved in a cuckold - like situation with their best friend. There are moral and ethical boundaries that friends usually abide by.
One common theme is betrayal. In these stories, either the best friend betrays the trust of the spouse or the spouse betrays their partner by getting too involved with the best friend. Another theme is the blurring of boundaries. Often, there's a lack of clear boundaries between friendship and something more, which leads to the cuckold situation. And also, there's the theme of jealousy. When the situation is discovered, intense jealousy arises among the parties involved.
There was a story where best friends, Dave and Mark. Dave's wife was very friendly with Mark. One day, Dave saw his wife and Mark in a rather compromising situation at a party. It turned out that his wife had been confiding in Mark a lot about their relationship problems and they got too close emotionally. This led to a huge rift between Dave and both his wife and Mark. It shows how important boundaries are in friendships and marriages.
A typical story might be that your best friend is always around when you're not. They might use the excuse of 'just checking in on your partner' but really be building a connection. For instance, your best friend could start bringing over small gifts for your partner that seem a bit too personal. Or they could be sharing inside jokes that you're not a part of. This can slowly create a sense of exclusion for you and a closer bond between your best friend and your partner that crosses the line of normal friendship.
One sign could be if your best friend is overly secretive around your partner. For example, they might always have private conversations that seem a bit too hush - hush. Another sign is if your partner suddenly starts acting differently towards you, like being more distant or cold, and at the same time seems to be getting closer to your best friend. Maybe they start having inside jokes that you're not a part of. Also, if your best friend always seems to be around when you're not there, like they're waiting for you to leave so they can be with your partner, that could be a red flag.
Well, it's not that common but it does happen. In some cases, it might be due to a breakdown in communication within a marriage. For example, if a husband is always busy at work and neglects his wife's emotional needs, she might form a closer bond with a friend which could potentially lead to such a situation. But overall, most people value loyalty in relationships and such occurrences are the exception rather than the rule.
Communication is key. Make sure you have an open conversation with both your best friend and your partner about boundaries. Let them know what you're comfortable with and what you're not.
They can have a huge impact. For the husband, it's a major betrayal. He may feel angry, hurt, and lose trust not only in his wife but also in his friends. The wife may feel guilty and confused about her feelings. And the friendship between the wife and the so - called 'friend' will also be severely damaged. It can lead to the breakdown of the marriage and the end of the friendship.
If you suspect that your best friend is cuckolding you, you need to gather evidence first. Don't jump to conclusions. Maybe keep an eye on their text messages or conversations when you can (but don't invade privacy in an unethical way). Once you have some solid evidence or at least more reasons to suspect, then confront your best friend. Say something like 'I've noticed you've been acting really weird around my partner. I'm starting to think there's something more than friendship here. What's going on?' If they deny it but you still have doubts, you might need to distance yourself from both of them for a while to figure things out.