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How many friends do Americans have? A survey crunched the numbers

A study released this month from the Pew Research Center has delved into what friendship in the U.S. looks like, and just how much they mean to us.
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New research has delved into what friendship in the U.S. looks like, including just how many friends the average American has.

Who are they? Friends can be anyone from the folks in your Dungeons & Dragons group, the neighbors in your weekly potluck, or that chatty classmate you started hanging out with from your ceramics course.

  • A crunched the numbers on friendship in the U.S., and just how much they

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