94% of Brits agree that friendships are vital to their mental and physical health*.
Ever felt like a new person after catching up with an old friend – the day’s worries melting away as you reminisce and make future plans? There’s a deep-rooted reason for this post-gossip glow. ‘Connection is a basic human need,’ says consultant psychologist Dr Elena Touroni (thechelseapsychologyclinic.com). ‘Besides food, shelter and water, we need to feel a sense of belonging.’
Fortunately, at this time of year,
