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Often in these situations the romantic relationship comes off as secondary to the platonic one. Sometimes the platonic relationship may even be the primary motivator for the marriage, though it's hoped that most characters genuinely [[Marry for Love]].
May overlap with [[Settle for Sibling]] or [[Double
Especially in modern times, when marriage rates are on the decline, a long-term non-married relationship can qualify for this trope, provided it brings two friends closer together and doesn't [[My Sister Is Off
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== [[Anime]] and [[Manga]] ==
* In ''[[Code Geass]]'', Lelouch considers this a favourable outcome with his best friend/rival Suzako and sister Nunally. {{spoiler|They might have hooked up in the end, but Lelouch isn't around to be an inlaw.}}
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== [[Live Action TV]] ==
* Invoked in ''[[Friends]]'' when Ross discovers that Chandler's now in a relationship with his sister Monica and initially sees it as a case of [[My Sister Is Off
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''Chandler explains that it's a serious relationship.''
'''Ross:''' ''(overjoyed)'' I can't believe it, my best friend and my sister! }}
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* Subverted with Jim and Andy in [[According to Jim]]: They didn't start off as friends but become this after Jim marries Andy's sister. Jim is also really close to his mother in law to the point where Andy thinks she prefers him as a son.
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