![]() ![]() ![]() In writing this piece, I asked people about their own perspectives on the idea of being a friend and having friends. Learning about friendship - by ourselves and alongside others - is a lifelong pursuit. Friendship is possibly the most universal experience we share with one another and this complex connection deserves guidance. On the other hand, there's been ample discussion about the importance of maintaining friendships, even giving some a second chance. Since the pandemic, however, conversations around friendship seem to have evolved, whether it's unpacking the fallout from friendship breakups, exploring the power of ending toxic friendships, or examining the impact of the cost of living crisis on friendships. While friendships are the source of inspiration for so much of the TV shows and storytelling we consume, the intricacies of these relationships are often left unexamined in our daily lives. When it comes to friendships, this advice endures. ![]() All relationships, she advocated, are worthy of dedication and compassion. "To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds," bell hooks, the pioneering scholar and writer, once wrote in 2000's All About Love. ![]()
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