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Photo: John Howard / Getty Images This Is the Average Number of Close Friends—and It’s Kind of Depressing
Losing nine friends in ten years doesn’t sound catastrophic until you realize your entire circle fits on one hand.
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Photo: Flashpop / Getty Images Your Friends Could Literally Be Keeping You Young
Keep your friends close, your health might depend on it.
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Photo: Malte Mueller / Getty Images Lonely Kids Are Giving Up on Real Friends for AI Chatbots
AI can make struggling kids feel seen, but it blurs a very critical line between code and companion.






