Do You Need More Friends or Better Friends?

As we get older, the number of friends we have seem to dwindle down...is it because we need more friends or simply because we seek quality over quantity in adult friendships?

In this episode, Claudia and David share their thoughts on whether they need more friends or better friends, what the friendship paradox is, how to sustain a friendship when everyone's busy and living their own lives and finally, if friends are good for the mental health.

Some articles and research shared in the episode:

• "Interpersonal chemistry through negativity" https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2006.00109.x
• BetterUp: Why is Friendship Important
• Greater Good Magazine: Why Your Friends Are More Important Than You Think
• American Psychological Association: The science of why friendships keep us healthy
• Verywell Mind: 6 Benefits of Friends: Why It's Important to Stay Close
• HelpGuide: Making Good Friends
• Valdet Selimaj: Why Friendship is Important
• Everyday Health: Why Friendships Are So Important for Health and Well-Being

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