{"id":188796,"date":"2026-07-15T20:32:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T00:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/does-it-hurt-more-to-lose-a-friend-than-to-lose-a-great-love\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T22:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T02:12:25","slug":"losing-a-friend-el-diva-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/en\/losing-a-friend-el-diva-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Does it hurt more to lose a friend than to lose a great love?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What hurts more: the end of a love story or losing a friend that seemed unbreakable? That was the question that sparked the new episode of El Diva Show, where La Diva de M\u00e9xico opened the microphones to hear life stories that ultimately became a tribute to true friendship. You can listen to the podcast HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With her characteristic direct, warm, and approachable style, the host invited her audience to share their personal experiences with the betrayals, losses, and lessons that friendships bring throughout life. The calls came in quickly, and each story confirmed that, for many people, losing a friend can be even more painful than the end of a romantic relationship.<\/p>\n

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“A friendship with someone can last a lifetime. Partners come and go, but a true friend can be by your side for decades,” La Diva reflects at the start of the show, setting the tone for a deeply emotional conversation.<\/p>\n

Throughout the episode, several listeners agree that friendship involves a level of trust that is hard to replace.<\/p>\n

Some recall coworkers who became like family, while others recount how a betrayal ended relationships that had been built over more than thirty years.<\/p>\n

One of the most moving stories comes from a listener who recalls a friend who died unexpectedly just a few hours after sharing a meal with his coworkers.<\/p>\n

This story serves as a reminder of how fleeting life can be and the importance of appreciating those who are with us every day.<\/p>\n

La Diva also points out that, in many cases, a friend knows things about our lives that we don\u2019t even share with our partner or our own family, which is why betrayal can leave wounds that are very difficult to heal.<\/p>\n

The Meaning of the “Cactus Friend”<\/h2>\n

One of the most talked-about moments in the episode comes when a listener introduces the concept of the “cactus friend.”<\/p>\n

As he explains, a cactus doesn’t need water every day to stay strong.<\/p>\n

In the same way, a true friendship doesn’t require constant conversation to stay alive.<\/p>\n

The important thing is to know that that person will always be there when you really need them.<\/p>\n

The metaphor moves both the host and the other participants on the show, who all agree that everyone should aspire to be that kind of friend.<\/p>\n

Someone who is loyal, there for you, and willing to support you even after long periods without contact.<\/p>\n

Friends Who Become Family<\/h2>\n