The Research-Backed Ways Our Friends Make Us Happier

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Best friends just go together and you know you can count on your pals for anything. They’re there for your late-night vent sessions and when you want to chow down on popcorn. They’re around for weddings and work drama. They’re present for all your ups, downs and everything in-between — and according to science, that unfaltering bond makes us a lot happier as individuals.

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