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What Makes a Friendship Last? - E6
2nd September 2025 • Three Takes: 3 Women, 3 Generations, 1 Family Unpacking the Questions We All Ask • Three Takes
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What makes a friendship truly stand the test of time? Ishana, Minali, and Mona explore the meaning, evolution, and emotional depth of long-lasting friendships. From stories of community-building among Indian immigrants to navigating friendship challenges in different life stages, this episode offers rich insights into the beauty and complexity of human connection. Whether you’re nurturing old bonds, letting go of fading ties, or learning to build new relationships, you’ll find wisdom, laughter, and truth in this candid dialogue. Discover how trust, presence, and mutual respect shape friendships that last through every reason, season, and lifetime.

Key Timestamps:

(00:00) - Nurturing friendships through busy life phases

(04:00) - Different types of friendships and evolving needs

(12:00) - Friendship challenges in your twenties

(16:00) - Redefining wedding roles through friendships

(17:00) - Knowing when to let go of a friendship

(22:00) - Litmus tests for true friendship

(23:00) - Cultural alignment and finding common ground

(25:00) - Maintaining long-distance connections

(27:00) - Practicing listening and emotional support

Key Topics Discussed:

Three Takes, Ishana Nigam, Minali Nigam, Mona Nigam, generational advice, lasting friendships, maintaining adult friendships, multigenerational relationships, friendship communication tips, immigrant community bonding

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