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Istiaq Mian's avatar

I had heard the phrase “friends are your chosen family” while growing up and it seemed a little corny, but as I got into my mid-thirties I realized the real value of that - family dynamics are always evolving but I love the friendships over the years that remain stable and a place of comfort. I could feel that in your essay Rachel - glad you have those friendships.

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Suyin Tan's avatar

This is such a beautiful ode to friendship and platonic soulmates, especially for those that are long distance, yet with whom we can just continue where we left off the last time. Reading this also took me back to special periods in the past couple of years where the time I took off work gave me a chance to go on precious trips with my oldest best friends, to go out for tea and shopping and movies, and hang out like we did in high school. I definitely grew to appreciate the efforts put into our friendship by one of my best friends who's a mum too. It inspires me to know about your friendship reunion to celebrate your collective 40th birthdays - I'm planning to suggest the same to my best friends :) Happy reunion!

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