I frequently hear from adults in their 30’s and 40’s how difficult it is to form close friendships at this stage in their lives. Despite having scores of Facebook friends, work acquaintances, or adults met through their children’s play dates, it’s hard to develop the kind of bonds they formed in adolescence or in college.

Let’s face it; there are no friends like old friends.

I have two buddies from college who I am still in touch with over the last 40 years. We grew up together (so to speak) and we know each other in a way that is different than more recent friends.  But they... Read More