Age 25: I Ditched My Best Friend for My PartnerHow total immersion in a romance cost me my closest ally.

It’s easy to get lost in a new relationship, but at what cost? This is a story about the slow, painful realization that sacrificing a deep friendship for a romantic partner meant losing a vital support system and a piece of myself. It's a reflection on the unique and irreplaceable value of platonic bonds, and the regret that comes with learning that lesson too late.

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