This kind of vulnerability is just as essential for maintaining platonic friendships as it is for upholding romantic relationships.
Our culture places a higher value on romance than friendshipperiod.
The subtext of such messaging is that theres more value in being a partner than in being a friend.
Even the connotation of the term dating cements the societal importance of romance over platonic connection.
And from there, marriage goes on to legally define a relationship.
But where does friendship fall into this picture?
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I miss having deeper conversations with you that I find are hard to have over text.
Are you able to make some time for that?
Problem:I dont like that my friend is dismissive when I tell them personal stories.
Like any healthy romantic relationship, a healthy friendship cant just sustain itself.
It will require effort, intentionality, respect, trust, and reciprocity to get to truly thrive.
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