Can you have friends of different ages?

Discover how friendships with different age groups can enrich understanding, broaden perspectives, and strengthen social skills among teens.

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The Benefits and Challenges of Age-Diverse Friendships Friendship knows no bounds; it is not confined by the age, background or even life stages of individuals. Age-diverse friendships, where friends have significant age differences between them, can be both fulfilling and educative, albeit sometimes challenging. Understanding the dynamics of these relationships can open you up to new perspectives and experiences. Understanding Age-Diverse Friendships In a world that's more connected than ever, opportunities to make friends with people of different ages are plentiful. Whether through sports, music, community service, or online platforms, interactions across different age groups are becoming more common. These...
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