Written by, July 8 -- Akshita Pandey, Moitrayee Das

What is profoundly important in the way that society emphasises romantic relationships yet fails to acknowledge friendships, especially those amongst women, is remarkable. Romantic relationships are viewed as the ideal emotional relationship, while friendship is viewed as a temporary form of connection. However, for many women, female friendship is an integral part of their life and one of the most emotionally transformative relationships that they will ever have.

Female friendships are a place where they can feel completely honest and understood; somewhere they can be themselves without having to worry about judgment from others. In a society where women are expected to shoulder a lot...