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Maintaining Friendships Is Hard—Here’s Why It’s Crucial for Your Well-Being

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Wagner’s circle of confidants is larger than most. Researchers found the mean number of confidants had declined by almost one person—or from 2.94 between 1985 and 2004. Ties with a close network of people create a safety net,” says Lynn Smith-Lovin, professor of sociology at Duke University and one of the authors of the study.

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10 Trailblazing Women Paving the Way for a Better Future

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Elizabeth Chambers has also served as a guest judge on various Food Network shows, including Cupcake Wars: Celebrity , and appears regularly on Today. Impact : As a plus-size woman, Alexander understands the common struggle of finding clothing that fits and inspires confidence.

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