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The Importance of the "Gathering Friend"

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Will Schueneman
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If you belong to a bigger friend group, the concept of a “gathering friend” probably isn't something new to you. They're the ones who organizes everything and makes sure everyone gets the invite. According to researchers, these types of friends could be just as beneficial to your health and wellbeing as those friends you can call anytime to confide in or cry with. “having a mixture of strong and weak social ties is key to living a healthy, happy life”. I would classify myself as more of an island friend. Which friend type are you?

they’re the person who throws the dinner parties, sends invites for the park picnic, texts everyone movie showtimes, and knows which bar will be best for a quick round of happy hour drinks
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