Few other Hollywood couples can claim the longevity that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' relationship has.

The duo has been together since 2012 and have become parents to four adorable children.

In fact, Lively and Reynolds moved in with one another after only dating for a week.

Blakey Lively and Ryan Reynolds

The “Deadpool” actor could only describe their love as “out of a fairytale.”

But not everything was so fast-paced.

About 12 months later, both “buddies” happened to be single.

Lively and Reynolds embrace on the beach

But a date with each other wasn’t the next step.

Reynolds confessed toEntertainment Weekly, “We went on a double date.

She was on a date with another guy, and I was on a date with another girl.

Livey and Reynolds at home

Reynolds confirmed that statement, actually referring to his wife as his buddy when speaking toET Online.

We learn from each other.

So yeah, I’m lucky to have a buddy in that.”

It sounds like friendship truly is the key for the couple.