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Strong adult friendships are invaluable and contribute significantly to overall well-being.

A 2024 University of Michigan study highlighted the importance of friendships for mental and physical health, especially as people age.

Close friends offer crucial support systems, particularly during challenging times like grief or health issues.

It doesn’t require any extra energy. It’s not a chore. And I can’t imagine a life without them.

Adult friendships are special. Whether it’s a person you’ve known for 40-plus years, a decade or even just a few months, having a close friend you can talk to whenever and about whatever is something that should never be taken for granted.

I can’t think of the last time a day went by in which I didn’t text or call o

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