We all know relationships can be tricky—but sometimes, it’s our friendships that shape how we handle love the most.Whether they bring comfort, drama, or a bit of both, our friends often have a front-row seat to our romantic journeys.
PPG — the tight-knit trio of Serena Page, Leah Kateb, and Jana Craig — have proven that true friendship runs deeper than social media posts and shared selfies.
Their unwavering support for Jana during her recent breakup with Kenny showed the strength of their bond, with Serena and Leah standing by her side both publicly and privately.
From calling out mistreatment to offering emotional reassurance, PPG has shown how real friends can be a powerful source of strength during heartbreak.
Here’s what a few people had to say about how their friendships have influenced their relationships—for better and for worse.
“My friends told me the truth I didn’t want to hear.” – Natalie
“I was in a toxic situationship for nearly two years. I kept making excuses for him. But my best friend never stopped reminding me of who I was before him. She never forced me to leave, but she kept showing me what I deserved—and eventually, I listened.”
“Sometimes your friends make you overthink everything.” – Josh
“I love my boys, but they have opinions on everything. If I don’t reply to a text in five minutes, they’re like, ‘She’s playing games.’ It used to mess with my head; I even broke up with a certain girl because of that. I’ve learned to filter advice now and not let group chats decide my love life.”
“Our friendship group is like a mini therapy session.” – Sheila
“Me and my girls talk about everything. From red flags to sweet gestures. It’s honestly made me a better communicator in my relationship. I feel like I’ve been trained to express myself, because I’ve had years of doing that with them first.”
“It hurt when my friend didn’t support my relationship.” – Brian
“I started dating someone they didn’t like, and it caused a rift. I felt like I had to choose. It sucked. I eventually realized their opinion was based on assumptions, not facts. We’re good now, but I wish they’d trusted my judgment more.”
“I personally prefer not to share my relationship details to my friends. Women are their own enemies. I was once betrayed by a friend who secretly wanted my man and ended up going behind my back and had an affair with my man. ever since, I don’t trust friends at all, but I hope we all get genuine bonds.” – Tasha
“My best friend never told me what to do with my ex, even when she knew he wasn’t right for me. She just stayed close, reminded me of my worth, and waited until I saw it myself. heaven knows how many times I went crying to her, yet she never made me feel like a burden. That’s real friendship.” Keziah.
I honestly think we should be really careful on the information we share with our friends. also important to know the kind of friends you have, some may not be genuine with you.
by esther njoroge
