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How the science of friendships can help make yours better

Last updated: June 24, 2025 2:10 am
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Friendship is a complex and essential part of our lives, but how do we navigate the intricacies of forming and maintaining meaningful connections? Research over the past decade has shed light on the importance of friendships for our well-being and provided insights into how we can nurture these relationships.

Jeffrey Hall, director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas, suggests that friendships exist on a continuum, from casual acquaintances to close confidants. At the core of a friendship is mutual liking, frequent communication, trust, reliability, and the ability to confide in each other. Time investment is crucial in developing friendships, with studies showing that it takes between 57 and 164 hours to consider someone a friend and around 200 hours to become a close friend.

Shared experiences and similarities play a significant role in friendship formation. According to anthropologist Robin Dunbar, there are seven pillars of friendship, including language, location, education, hobbies, world view, sense of humor, and music taste. The more pillars two people share, the stronger their friendship is likely to be. In fact, research has shown that friends’ neural activity can be similar, indicating a shared reality and deeper connection.

In today’s digital age, maintaining friendships remotely is also possible. Hall suggests that phone calls and video chats with loved ones can be just as valuable as face-to-face communication. Creating routine opportunities to connect through technology helps sustain and nourish relationships, even when distance separates us.

Overall, understanding the complexities of friendship and actively investing time and effort into nurturing these relationships can lead to more fulfilling and meaningful connections in our lives. By prioritizing communication, trust, shared experiences, and emotional resonance, we can cultivate lasting friendships that enrich our well-being.

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