Valentine’s Day is typically all about romantic relationships, but today, we’re celebrating a love that’s just as powerful—lifelong friendship.

My niece Ashtyn, who you know from We Need To Talk, has been inseparable from her two best friends, Claire and Danielle, since middle school. Now in their late 20s, their bond has not only survived but thrived, weathering life’s ups and downs. 

True, lasting friendships are rare, which is why today, I want to highlight what makes theirs work. How do they navigate change and personal growth without growing apart? What keeps them emotionally connected even as life pulls them in different directions?

In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re honoring the deep love and loyalty in friendships—the kind built on trust, laughter, and unwavering support.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to maintain strong friendships as you grow and evolve.
• The key to offering emotional support without overstepping.
• Why deep, lasting friendships shape who we become.

Xxoo Darcy

REFERENCES

Mindful Care

Study titled "Changes in personal relationships: How social contexts affect the emergence and discontinuation of relationships."

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090527111907.htm

https://www.livescience.com/5466-friends-replaced-7-years.html

https://phys.org/news/2009-05-friends-lost-years.html

National Marriage Rates

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