A friend for every occasion
We all need our friends, but who’ll always be there for you? The bestie that you’ve known since school may still be around, but getting through life’s bumps relatively unscathed means having a team of cheerleaders. And making new friends in midlife can come as a lovely surprise. The chatty fellow dog-walker who’s never seen you with make-up on. The workmate you can always call on for a tipple and a laugh when you clock out. The neighbour who drags you to Zumba...
Friends come in many forms, and they really matter to our well-being. “Friends can lift us up out of misery and give us perspective, helping us to be happier and live longer,” says psychologist Sam Owen.
As our friendship needs change with our lifestyles, we can
