A famous Harvard study that tracked 200 men for 80 years found that what matters most in living a happy life are -- our relationships. Friendships where we have deep bonds and can show up as we are, seem essential to making it through life. It's not about the number of friends, in fact, Aristotle would say, "He who hath many friends hath none," but about the quality of the relationships. --Guri
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Editor's Note: A famous Harvard study that tracked 200 men for 80 years found that what matters most in living a happy life are -- our relationships. Friendships where we have deep bonds and can show up as we are, seem essential to making it through life. It's not about the number of friends, in fact, Aristotle would say, "He who hath many friends hath none," but about the quality of the relationships. --Guri
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Like any other 11-year-old, Ethan loves to get out and ride his bike. About a month ago, his mom noticed that he was out longer than usual. Here is the story of an unexpected friendship.
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A 10th grader shares this wonderfully written and compelling story of young friendship. It began with a hug on her first day in preschool and only grew stronger through a heartbreaking crisis in life.
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Oprah On Her Friendship with Gayle
Hugs What is a true friend? In this timeless 2-minute clip from 2016, Oprah talks to Barbara Walters about what her friendship with Gayle King means to her. This is the sweetest thing!
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"Researchers and philosophers have explored in great detail the emotional dramas of love and family. But they’ve spent much less time pondering the deep satisfaction of a good friend." This article from the Greater Good Science Center sheds a light on: Why Your Friends Are More Important Than You Think!
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