A lot of casual friends, or only a few you’re really close with? New research questions that trade-off
Friendships are integral to human health and well being, yet researchers know very little about how people make friends. A new study investigated what people prioritize for new friendships.
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Published: 7 August 2026
Source: The Conversation Technology
Category: News
Topics: Healthcare · Finance, VC & PE
Retrieved: 8 August 2026
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