FRIENDSHIP: THE JOY OF CONNECTION

Research shows that people with great friendships tend to be healthier, happier and live longer than those who are socially isolated. Psychologist Anthony Gunn gives tips and suggestions on how to improve your social relationships, how to become more confident in them, how to avoid traps that jeopardise friendships, and how to recognise unhealthy friendships and identify behavioural patterns that prevent you from making the most of your social connections. Each tip is accompanied by an inspirational quotation from a historical figure.