No-one is an island
32% of adults aged 50-plus report often or always feeling lonely or isolated. Interestingly, the feeling was higher among people ages 50 to 64 (38%) than those aged 65-plus (24%).
Are adult friendships simple?
Many people think adult friendships are simple. You meet someone, you like each other, you hang out together. But we mustn’t forget there will be times when we will not
What are the markers of true friendship?
Few things in life have as big an impact on our happiness as good times spent with friends. Numerous studies show that close relationships with friends are vital to our
Maximising Friends
Few things in life have as big an impact on our happiness as good times spent with friends. Numerous studies show that close relationships with friends are vital to our
Friendship takes work
Up until recently we defined a friend as someone who was with you through thick and thin and with whom you shared just about everything. You called them after a
What is a friend?
Up until recently we defined a friend as someone who was with you through thick and thin and with whom you shared just about everything. You called them after a
Friendship guidelines
It’s hard to provide clear guidelines for improving friendships because the research about friendship preferences is still developing. But there are some clear points for consideration: Research shows that, when
Communication types
Sharing with a FRIEND just once during the day to catch up, joke around or tell them you're thinking of them can increase your happiness and lower your stress level
