Lessons in Love: What My Best Friend Taught Me About Great Relationships

Life is a journey, and relationships—whether platonic or romantic—are a big part of that journey. But let’s be real: maintaining healthy, fulfilling relationships isn’t something most of us were taught growing up. I know I wasn’t.

For the past five plus years, my best friend and I have been having bi-weekly conversations that have radically changed the way I approach my relationships. Whether we’re discussing my life or hers, we dive deep, exploring the ins and outs of what it means to connect meaningfully with other people when us and them bring our own thoughts, feelings, conditionings, perspectives, and awarenesses. And let me tell you, through our shared experiences and reflections, those talks have done wonders not just for our friendship, but for every relationship in my and her life. Honest conversations, not surprisingly, help you identify patterns and areas for improvement, and if we’re willing to learn and evolve along the way, they lead to growth.