Do travelling, flatting, laughing and sharing discoveries about the world with a friend necessarily amount to love, Lana Hart found herself wondering. OPINION: With their relaxed pace and reflective tendencies, the holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with old friends. As our annual updates came to a natural end, she farewelled me with three little, platonic words: "I love you". There are strong cultural differences between New Zealand and America that come into play. "You too," might show respect for my friend's feelings while not making me feel like I was telling an outright lie.

Source: Stuff December 29, 2019 15:45 UTC