How graduate school brings people together | Does stress strengthen relationships?

Does graduate school bring people together?
Many PhD students feel that the shared experience of tackling difficult subjects, managing multiple responsibilities, and handling the stress from the intense environment can create stronger bonds and longer-lasting friendships.
Was this the case for Valerie Valledor, of @phdwithvalerie on Instagram? Did the stressful environment increase her personal relationships, or did it have the opposite effect?
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