Can Our College Friendship Survive Adulthood?
Esther Perel
Jonathan
Jul 3, 202614 July 2025
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Friendship is a key thread of the social fabric. But what happens when the thread starts to fray? They met in college and have been close for a decade. Now, with long-term partners in the mix, their once-easy bond is under strain. Resentments—some spoken, many not—have started to pile up. Can their
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Two former college roommates and close friends discuss how their once-intense, supportive bond changed after graduation and new romantic partners entered their lives. The session explores resentment, unmet expectations, communication gaps, and how to rebuild closeness through more intentional, low-stakes connection.
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