Monday Musings

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Every Monday, we share a new thought for the week about friends and friendships. Join us in reflecting on the value of connection and the joy of companionship. We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences as well!

Modern loneliness masks itself as hyper-connectivity

Monday Musing 13/08/2024

A recent study offers new insights into what qualities we prioritise in our friends.Modern loneliness masks itself as hyper-connectivity. And so people have easily 1000 virtual friends, but no one

What are the top qualities you look for in friends?

Monday Musing 07/08/2024

A recent study offers new insights into what qualities we prioritise in our friends.

Just what constitutes friendship?

Monday Musing 30/07/2024

Just what constitutes friendship? If you think we are friends, but I think we are acquaintances, which are we?

The definition of a friend

Monday Musing 22/07/2024

A dictionary contains a definition of friendship, and an encyclopedia supplies interesting facts on friendship, but all the definitions and facts do not convey what friendship is all about.

The effects of brief, regular phone calls

Monday Musing 16/07/2024

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?

Monday Musing 08/07/2024

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

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