Monday Musings

Proverbial friendships

Monday Musing 28/05/2024

“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

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….

Monday Musing 13/05/2024

It was not until the 18th century that women’s friendships had any public notice.

Comforting a friend

Monday Musing 06/05/2024

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

No-one is an island

Monday Musing 29/04/2024

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?

Monday Musing 23/04/2024

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

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