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“Is It Really Love If We’re Always Competing?” – Competitive Friendships Among South Asian Women
Introduction: Laiba and Alishka had been best friends since childhood, growing up side by side through thick and thin. Their bond was unshakeable, formed on trust, laughter, and unconditional support. But as they grew older, their families began to compare them—who was more successful, who was better at academics, who had the better social circle. Slowly, this comparison began to undermine the strength of their friendship. But Laiba wasn’t about to let that happen. She decided it was time to stand up, not only for herself but for her friendship with Alishka, and remind her parents of something vital: Allah SWT didn’t create our lives to be a competition. Laiba’s…