Are Women’s Friendships Really “Dramatic” or Deeply Misunderstood?

Last Wednesday, @prachi007 and @Mali hosted an insightful podcast on female friendships on TWOXTOPIA. It was direct, reflective and it questioned the labels we’ve all grown up hearing. Why are women’s friendships so easily branded as “dramatic”? What gets dismissed as drama is often emotional articulation and the ability to confront discomfort, this depth is mistaken for volatility.
@prachi007 also acknowledged a difficult but honest point, that women’s friendships often don’t last as long as we expect them to. That is a fair observation, given the social conditioning that positions women in competitive situations around marriage timelines, career milestones, motherhood and appearance. Now, add to that relocation after marriage and unequal emotional labour. Sustaining friendships requires negotiation, and the harsh truth is that not everyone is equipped or encouraged to prioritise that labour. So, when friendships fade, it isn’t always because they were weak. Sometimes, it’s because the social conditioning around women makes continuity harder.
Now, do you think society makes it harder for women to sustain long-term friendships? Share your answers in the comments below!