Why You Should Have a Best Friend
Many adults have multiple casual friendships but no genuine 'best friend' — someone you can call at 3am, share
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Many adults have multiple casual friendships but no genuine 'best friend' — someone you can call at 3am, share
Most adult friendships are with people of similar age. Friends 10-20 years older provide perspective on stages you're
Most adults have one or two main friend groups — usually formed in one life context (school, work, neighbourhood). When that
Adult friendships are harder to maintain than younger friendships because life provides less natural structure (shared schools, workplaces, social groups)
Friendships shift over decades. Friends who were essential in your 20s might be strangers now, and friends you barely knew