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Is having two best friends wrong?
That said, multiple BFFs don’t work for everyone, and that’s okay, too. According to Dr. Bonior, having too many best friends can spread some people too thin. Everyone is different, so some people might find that their needs are met by one person — or 20 people, and that’s fine, too.
How often should best friends see each other?
Experts suggest seeing your friends at least once a week, if not more! Having good friends not only increases life expectancy but it also reduces stress and depression and can have a good influence on your health too.
How many best friends should a person have?
The ideal number is three to five, but it’s of course possible to have fewer than that (or more) and be living your best life.
Is it okay for your best friend to have another best friend?
Yes. You can have 2 or more best friends who are equally as important or special to you. You don’t have to pick one friend who is closer to you than the rest. If your friend has another best friend, it doesn’t mean they like or value you any less.
How often do you see your friends after college?
You go to college with someone and become very close to the person. After graduation, you each head on your own path — different careers, different cities. You stay in touch, seeing each other 2-3 times a year in the years after graduation at weddings and reunions.
How often do couples see each other in their 40s?
By your 40’s, you each have families, obligations, new work friends, and general life busyness. You’re seeing each other when you can but it’s rarely more than once a year and sometimes a few years slip in between meaningful calls or visits.
How do you deal with people who won’t talk to you?
Do not give any mixed messages. A mixed message would be telling them it’s not okay and then falling over yourself to try to get them to talk to you. Don’t try to coax them into speaking by endlessly apologizing or being ultra-kind. You deserve to be treated well—silence is not being treated well.
Is it possible to have intimacy without seeing or talking to someone?
Yes, I say, but if you’re rarely seeing or talking to the person, that intimacy rarely is actually activated. They note that in an emergency, the friend would be there for them. Yes, that’s amazing. But the worst-case scenario — while useful — is not often our day to day experience.