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Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
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What are the benefits of friendships?
Why is it sometimes hard to make friends or maintain friendships?
What's a healthy number of friends?
What are some ways to meet new people?
How does social media affect friendships?
How can I nurture my friendships?
Why is it sometimes hard to make friends or maintain friendships?
Many adults find it hard to develop new friendships or keep up existing friendships. Friendships may take a back seat to other priorities, such as work or caring for children or aging parents. You and your friends may have grown apart due to changes in your lives or interests. Or maybe you've moved to a new community and haven't yet found a way to meet people.
Developing and maintaining good friendships takes effort. The enjoyment and comfort friendship can provide, however, makes the investment worthwhile.