a hedge between keeps friendship green
a hedge between keeps friendship green
proverb Friendships are more likely to be successful when there is a level of space and privacy between the friends. The reason their friendship has lasted as long as it has is because they respect each other's privacy. A hedge between keeps friendship green.
See also: between, friendship, green, hedge, keep
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
A hedge between keeps friendship green.
Prov. Your friendship will flourish if you and your friend respect each other's privacy. Lynne and I are the best of friends, but we often like to spend time apart. A hedge between keeps friendship green.
See also: between, friendship, green, hedge, keep
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