The effects of brief, regular phone calls
A study conducted in 2021 examined the effects of brief, regular phone calls on 240 adults. The results were striking. Those fortunate enough to receive calls a few times a
What do you do when you’re upset with a friend?
What do you do when you’re upset with a friend? Most of us say we suck it up to preserve the relationship but, what if I told you that by
Navigating friendship
We make all sorts of assumptions every day. Some are trivial, others are potentially devastating. Almost every single one of them is faulty. A lot of damage can be done
Having a diverse range of friends
New research that included more than 24,000 people has found that having diverse groups of friends improves wellbeing and social cohesion, even though people tend to socialise with those similar
A friendship poem . . .
Friendship is to trust. Friendship is having the kindness to help. Friendship is giving to others without thinking. Friendship is being there when someone needs you. Friendship can be just
There are layers of friendship
There are layers of friendship. The first layer is your intimate friends. On average we have 1.5 of these. They usually comprise a romantic partner and possibly a best friend.
Proverbial friendships
“A friend loves at all times,” is a proverb found in the ancient literature called the Old Testament.
Proverbs are a simple way of expressing a well-known truth or adage based
Nuturing friendships
According to the research, friends help us celebrate good times and provide support during bad times; prevent loneliness; increase our sense of belonging and purpose; boost happiness and reduce stress;
Here’s something I just learned….
It was not until the 18th century that women’s friendships had any public notice.
Comforting a friend
When a friend is upset, you’ve probably wondered how best to make them feel better. Let them vent? Offer chocolate? Give them space to have a good cry? One study
