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What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was at the Center of Life?

What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was at the Center of Life?

A thought-provoking Atlantic article by Rhaina Cohen that explores the depth and significance of prioritizing platonic partnerships.

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  • niti
    nitiFirst to rec

    “as someone who regularly calls my best friend and I the cutest couple I know, this hit close to home. we are already scheming to move back in together when we’re old and our partners are gone (sorry, guys). I hope everyone has a romantic friendship in their life 🥰”

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  • Michelle
    Michelle

    “The most painful breakups of my life have been friendships ❤️”

  • Haus of kolor
    Haus of kolor

    “Yes”

  • Kate H.
    Kate H.

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