Time Doesn't Matter In Friendships—My Best Friends Came Later In Life

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Time Doesn't Matter In Friendships—My Best Friends Came Later In Life

Time Doesn't Matter In Friendships—My Best Friends Came Later In Life

By Tanyel Mustafa

There is no deadline on when we might meet our best friends—and who those people are can be in flux over the years, too.

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I've Always Befriended My Neighbors In A Big City

By Chloe Laws

If stereotypes were to be believed, I'm an anomaly in London. I've always known my neighbors, some have even crossed over into genuine friendships.

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I've Always Befriended My Neighbors In A Big City
 
Friendgrief Is Valid—& It's Time We Took It Seriously

Friendgrief Is Valid—& It's Time We Took It Seriously

By Raquel Reichard

The death of a friend is one of the most devastating forms of grief, yet in the generally accepted relationship hierarchy, friends are considered to be a the bottom.

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An Ode To The One Friend Outside Your Friendship Group

By Alicia Lansom

While many of us fantasize about finding the type of friend group we see in sitcoms, there's a quieter joy in the simplicity of one-on-one friendships: no group chat drama, no complicated dynamics—just a bond that thrives without the noise of a crowd.

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An Ode To The One Friend Outside Your Friendship Group
 
Meet The Best Friends With Decades Between Them

Meet The Best Friends With Decades Between Them

By Tanyel Mustafa

"We're always pushing each other forward and don't judge each other for anything."

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