Episode 2.11: Platonic Heartbreak (Mailbag)

The end of a friendship can be devastating. Some say it can have even more negative effects than the end of a romantic relationship. Yet, platonic heartbreak isn't given nearly the same significance as a romantic one. Let's change that. This episode is a collection of stories from people who have suffered such a loss. They share why their friendship ended, how it felt to navigate life without their friend, and how they grew from it. Contributors dissect their lost friendships and explore how factors as mental health, socioeconomic status, trauma, lack of boundaries, and of course, the ubiquitous Desi norm of suppressing emotions, can affect friendships negatively.