Once burnt, twice shy—Anahita and Jesselina dive into the often-overlooked truth that friendships aren’t just a social accessory; they’re emotional lifelines. In a world that teaches us to orbit around romantic love, they explore what it means to recentre friendships as vital to identity, intimacy, and growth. Through honest reflections on marriage, breakups, shifting identities, and cultural expectations, they unpack the quiet ways adulthood can erode friendships—and how intentional connection can rebuild them. With humor, heart, and hard-won lessons, this episode is a reminder that your friendships aren’t secondary—they’re soul-defining. And sometimes, choosing your friends with the same devotion we’re taught to give romantic partners might just be the most loving thing you do for yourself.
Clickable Time Stamps:
(0:40) 6th Episode Already?! Reflecting on the Ride So Far
(2:20) The Bride’s Mom Said It Best: Don’t Lose Your Girlfriends
(4:10) When Marriage Feels Like No Man’s Land, Friendship Is Home
(5:30) The Rookie Mistake of making one Relationship your whole world
(8:00) Friendships aren't a backup plan for romantic love, silly!
(13:00) How to show up for a friend stuck in a Toxic Relationship
(16:00) He maybe McDreamy, but you are the Sun!!
(23:00) Are We Too Dependent on Romance? The Western Individualism Trap
(24:40) Diagnosing the 'Must Bring My Partner Everywhere' Syndrome
(30:40) Your Best Friends = Your Relationship Reality Check
(39:35) My friends brought cake, why settle for breadcrumbs?
(44:00) Petition to Normalize Moving for Friendships and..World Peace!
(46:30) Why Friendship Breakups Hurt Just as Much as Romantic Ones
(50:00) In a World That Centers Romance, Choose Your Friends On Purpose