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Aug 2023
40m 29s

can men and women be friends?

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The Hippiearab Podcast --- S1 E12 The age-old question, despite what you may think. What does it mean for men and women to be 'friends'? Why is it considered a weird and uncommon phenomenon? I take a look at some of your responses that were sent over on Instagram, as well as a an academic study and Islamic perspective. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLA ... Show More
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