Does your husband roll his eyes when you mention particular friends of yours? Does he try to get out of activities where he knows they'll be present? This might not seem like a big deal, but it could turn into a trouble spot in your marriage. Researchers have found that conflicts over friends can raise the risk of divorce, especially when a husband does not like his wife's friends. So what are you supposed to do with this information? After all, you love both your husband and your friends. Let's get one thing out of the way first. You need friends! Having a variety of nurturing relationships makes your marriage stronger. If your husband doesn't like you spending any time with friends, that's the sign of a deeper problem.