05/06/2026
Some people enter our lives as friends and stay as family by choice.
For Eldhose George, that person was Unnikrishnan B. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he became the lifeline for their friend circle. “He was dependable and made a difficult time better for us,” says George.
In a world where people increasingly move to new cities and countries for work, traditional family support systems are evolving. Often, it is friendships that step in to fill the emotional gap.
Eldhose found that person in Unnikrishnan. Adil found it in Manthengoud. Jayasree found it in Krishna.
Who is your chosen family? Tag them in the comments and tell us your friendship story.
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