Acharya Prashant explains that a true well-wisher is someone who encourages personal growth and pushes one toward books. Addressing the pressure to marry, he states that companionship is valuable only if it helps the mind remain centered and has a liberating, calming, and illuminating effect. He emphasizes that the social institution of marriage is secondary to the quality of the relationship. One should avoid entering relationships based on loneliness, sexuality, or social pressure, as these lead to further trouble. He advises that the most important task is to sort one's own mind and seek liberation; an action arising from fear or conformity will only result in more fear. Furthermore, he defines a true friend or lover as someone who brings a person back to their own serenity and peace, rather than someone who causes irritation or agitation.