What Makes Friendships Last—and Fade? A Relationship Expert Explains
Summary
Many adults in the U.S. feel lonely despite having friends and social media contacts. Relationship expert Dr. Laura Dabney explains that the quality and closeness of friendships matter more than the number of friends, and that keeping friendships strong requires effort and honest communication.Key Facts
- About 1 in 3 U.S. adults report feeling lonely, according to the CDC.
- Loneliness is linked to a lack of close, deep connections in friendships.
- Friendships often change around age 30 due to work, family, and other responsibilities.
- Maintaining friendships needs intentional effort, such as reaching out to start closeness.
- Friendship burnout can happen when people do not express frustrations openly.
- Meaningful friendships can handle distance and mistakes if friends talk honestly.
- If honest talks do not improve a friendship, it may be time to end it.
- Dr. Laura Dabney is a psychiatrist and author who offers advice about relationships.
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