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Quality Over Quantity of Friends Predicts Well-being
Research suggests that the number of friends one has in their 20s and the quality of friendships in their 30s are indicators of well-being later in life. More social interactions at age 20 and stronger social connections at age 30 lead to better well-being at age 50. As people age, their social circle tends to shrink due to factors like raising a family, focusing on career, and financial limitations, which leads to having fewer but deeper friendships over time.
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