Women over 50 in the UK say close female friendships bring them more joy than romantic relationships, according to new research that highlights the lifelong value of these bonds.
More than a quarter of women aged 50 to 90 (26 per cent) say their friendships with other women make them happier than love or romance, while almost a quarter (23 per cent) would turn to a close friend first for emotional support ahead of a partner or family member. Fifteen per cent say they have more regrets about friendship break-ups than romantic ones.
