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If Your Friendships Feel Strained Lately, Here’s What Might Be Going On, And How To Stay Close

Friendships don’t always fade because people stop caring. Sometimes, life simply gets in the way and the things that once brought two friends together no longer fit their routines. Read on to find out why adult friendships can drift apart and what you can do to keep the people you…

Bored Panda · Sep 29

Reconnecting with an old friend is a story of distance, loss and rediscovery

Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2025

9 more ways to show your friends you love them, recommended by NPR listeners

Last month, we asked NPR's audience to share creative ways they show affection in their platonic relationships. Some ideas? Ask friends how they're really doing ... and give them the gift of time.

WEKU · Oct 7, 2022