Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman have a shared goal: How can we do our best to stay in each other’s lives forever? In their book Big Friendship, they share the lessons they’ve learned in pursuit of it and illuminate our relationships as the essential ingredient to a meaningful life. They explore how their friendship shapes their becoming, gives them permission to achieve their dreams and confidence that, together, they can navigate life’s inevitable challenges. Twelve years in, they debunk the misconception that friendship is always blissful. Akin to all relationships, it’s rooted in commitment and honest communication. We delve into connecting at every stage, from initiating a friendship to expressing our feelings and showing our friends that they matter to us.