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'My Best Friend's Partner Made Him Dump Me!'

Don't let your pain block you from the wisdom you've gained from this friendship.

Heather Havrilesky
Aug 21, 2023
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Untitled (Sectioned Planet) (1969) by Helen Lundeberg

Hi Polly.

My best friend and I have been close for two years, my last two years of undergrad. He’s a couple years older and the most understanding, mature, world-aligned person I’ve ever had the pleasure of having in my life. I’ve grown so much with him. I’m not sure if the same is true for his partner…

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