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Why don’t I have more friends? How to create, maintain and enjoy strong companionships

Friendship is a human need, but if you’re hooked on the idea of a group dynamic, you may be seeking the wrong tribe in the wrong place. Emma Reed discovers how belonging can be found without a large posse of pals

Psychologies

4 March 20264 March 2026

Why don’t I have more friends? How to create, maintain and enjoy strong companionships

Friendships / Mental health

5 ways to build adult friendships for better health and wellbeing

Discover why adult friendships are often undervalued, how loneliness affects wellbeing, and find our 5 practical tips for building meaningful, low-pressure friendships that can improve your life in powerful ways. Words: Kellie Gillespie-Wright, Images: Shutterstock, Pexels Friendship isn’t just a bonus — it’s a vital part of our mental and physical health. We live in […]

Psychologies

16 May 202516 May 2025

Friendships

How to make friends (and keep them!)

Making new friends as an adult can be tricky. Here, experts share their advice on making friends, and give 6 tips to keeping them, too.

Psychologies

7 May 20259 May 2025

I need to be strong for my family — but inside I feel numb

Many people suffering from emotional shutdown feel numb inside while appearing strong. Awareness and presence can restore energy and connection. There is one word I particularly hate: stoic. That stiff-upper-lip idea that we must carry on regardless, whatever happens. And this is probably how emotional withdrawal begins for most of us. It rarely looks dramatic. In […]

I thought my stress was all in my head — until I noticed I was holding my breath all day long

If you’ve ever been told to ‘just relax’ and found it impossible, the missing piece may not be mindset — but muscle tension, breath and the way your body is holding stress. Discover these ways to calm your body You might think your stress lives in your thoughts. In the email you can’t quite word […]

Is my colleague suffering from abuse? The subtle signs we often misunderstand

Many people suffering from abuse carry its impact into the workplace. From missed deadlines to heightened anxiety, recognising these subtle signals can help colleagues feel seen, supported, and less isolated. We tend to think of domestic abuse as something visible. A bruise. A raised voice. A dramatic crisis that spills into public view. But in […]

Why don’t I have more friends? How to create, maintain and enjoy strong companionships