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Friend Finder: The Best Apps to Make Friends 2025

There are many reasons why, as an adult, you might need to make new friends. That’s where friendship, otherwise known as Friend Finder apps, come to the rescue! I am a single mum of two teenage daughters. I lost some of...

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How to know if a friendship is not serving you anymore

Have you ever found yourself sipping coffee with a friend, laughter ringing hollow and conversation feeling forced? It could be that this particular friendship is not serving you anymore. I liken it to an outfit I’ve outgrown, comfortable in the...

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The science of friendship: Proven strategies for making friends

In a world that is increasingly connected yet socially distant, making and maintaining friendships has never been more important. But what if making friends wasn’t just an art, but a science? Welcome to the fascinating realm of the science of...

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Red flags of a toxic friendship and surefire ways to spot them

Not all friendships are healthy. In fact, some are downright toxic. People change, as do friendships. These changes are so subtle that you might not realise the friendship has turned toxic. Or maybe it always was, but you chose to...

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5 Ways to better relate to your married friends

Divorce is hard but you already knew that. I’m not here to tell you what you already know. What I am here to do is share a new perspective on living your new single life. Everything has changed. (Again, you...

Is it possible to stay friends with your ex after divorce? | Beanstalk Mums

Can you stay friends with your ex after divorce? and how?

Is it possible to stay friends with your ex after divorce? The short answer is yes, it’s possible but that’s not to say it’s easy or uncomplicated. And there are times and situations when it is absolutely not possible or...

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