Friendships are an essential part of life, and it feels like more and more of us are realizing this- especially as we are moving into our 20s and 30s. Despite this, making friends can be difficult at times, and it feels like friendships fizzle out more easily. Today I’m giving you some research on why friendships are important, and my personal experience or tips with making and maintaining friendships over the years.

Links

• APA: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship
• Harvard: https://www.happiness.hks.harvard.edu/february-2025-issue/the-friendship-recession-the-lost-art-of-connecting
• BBC: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230329-why-friendship-makes-us-healthier
• WHO: https://www.who.int/news/item/30-06-2025-social-connection-linked-to-improved-heath-and-reduced-risk-of-early-death#:~:text=TheWorld Health Organization (WHO) Commission on,health and longer life%2C the report says.

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