--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Give your friendships the magic you would…" description: "\"“Give your friendships the magic you would give a romance. Because they're just as important. Actually, for us, they're way more important.”\" — Alice O..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14e/alice-oseman-32847_aromantic_give-your-friendships-the-magic-you-woul_495887.jpg" --- # Give your friendships the magic you would give a romance… ![“Give your friendships the magic you would give a romance. Because they're just as important. Actually, for us, they're way more important.” quote by Alice Oseman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14e/alice-oseman-32847_aromantic_give-your-friendships-the-magic-you-woul_495887.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14e/alice-oseman-32847_aromantic_give-your-friendships-the-magic-you-woul_495887.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/14e/alice-oseman-32847_aromantic_give-your-friendships-the-magic-you-woul_495887.jpg) > ““Give your friendships the magic you would give a romance. Because they're just as important. Actually, for us, they're way more important.”” [Alice Oseman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alice-oseman/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Friendships deserve the same care, attention, and affection as romantic relationships because they are equally vital to wellbeing. **In simple terms:** Treat friends like lovers. 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