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

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between 1985 and 2004. I have a lot of people I consider friends, but there are a lot fewer of those I can pick up the phone and talk to if I really need some solid advice. Put boundaries on your time and make it non-negotiable. Researchers found the mean number of confidants had declined by almost one person—or from 2.94