We explore what healthy friendships look like and why social circles matter for happiness, mental health, and the long game of life. We get practical about choosing relationships that feel safe and supportive, while also learning how to show up better for others. 

• Friendships as a key part of well-being and life satisfaction 
• Recognising different friends for different seasons of life 
• A simple prompt to reach out and reconnect 
• Everyday human connection beyond close friends 
• Research on social support, depression risk, and longevity 
• Signs of high-quality friendship like trust, safety, and time 
• Checking your own habits and practising clear communication 
• The value of acquaintances and weak ties 
• Easy ways to start small talk and connect with strangers 
• Perfectionism and judgement as a barrier to closeness 
• Loneliness trends before and after the pandemic 
• Why friendships still matter when you are partnered 

Tune in weekly to Wellbeing Wednesday with Gurjeet Gill on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com

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