There were some stories shared about runners/chasers trying to stay friends during separation from the newsletter:
I don’t (personally) believe you can do it long term. I think twin flames are supposed to reach union.
I haven’t tried it myself because while I think I want some kind of connection, if they’re still the most important person in your life, it won’t feel like friendship at all. You’d just be trying to perform the role of friend, but that wouldn’t actually match your heart. You wouldn’t even make a good friend because it wouldn’t be from a place of honesty.
You’ll be performing a role that doesn’t match what’s actually in your heart.