Acharya Prashant explains that friendship between men and women is not only possible but essential for personal growth and clarity. He defines a true friend as someone whose presence uplifts one's mind and provides insight. In the company of the opposite gender, certain hidden aspects of one's personality, such as biological instincts or 'the animal within,' are activated and can be pointed out by a wise friend. This real-time feedback helps an individual recognize their own ego or lack of presence, which might remain hidden in same-sex groups. He argues that avoiding the opposite gender leads to an underdeveloped and uncultured personality, as one fails to understand a significant portion of humanity and existence. He further discusses how the lack of genuine friendship between genders leads to desperation, perversion, and over-sexualization. When men and women are kept apart by conservative cultures or religious traditions, they begin to live in a world of illusion and lustful fancies. This deprivation often results in poor life choices, such as choosing the wrong life partner due to a lack of understanding of the opposite sex. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that a spiritual and awakened society is one where men and women mingle freely. Such interaction reduces body identification, which he identifies as the root cause of personal and global problems, and allows individuals to move toward the wholeness of life.