Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict

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Then, when a global pandemic hit in 2020, she was one of thousands of people forced to reassess what friendship really meant to them. I enjoyed her writing style and personal stories; she's realised that she has over-relied on friendships in the past and used them to prop herself up, rather than acting as an equal partner. There was a lot in the book to think about and reflect on in my own life, and some of the insights were certainly more challenging than others.

scientists have routinely overlooked the study of friendship because it has no reproductive value... But if friendship has no survival value, it certainly adds value to survival. We choose friendship - and this, in Aristotle's view, makes it a higher-level love because of the freedom of intention that lies behind it.Hearing her say this, I felt I could breathe for the first time in months. I allowed myself to believe that it was going to be OK. I was in hospital over the weekend. When I was discharged, it felt as though I were viewing the world through the bottom of an emptied pint glass. The horizon was distorted. Noises were muted. My marriage started to disintegrate. Seeing babies being pushed along the street in buggies caused me a stab of psychic pain.

I’ve never read a book about friendships before. This one really digs deep, is bravely revealing and makes me reflect on my own friendship habits, issues, and culture.” - Bernardine Evaristo My marriage started to disintegrate. Seeing babies being pushed along the street in buggies caused me a stab of psychic pain,’ Elizabeth Day. Photograph: Sophia Spring/The ObserverChapters confiding incidents of ghosting, friendship breakdowns, the impact of fertility issues on friendship and so on are interspersed with chapters devoted to Day’s five closest friends, as well as short testimonies from an array of individuals. Day’s particular predicaments won’t resonate with everyone but her fluid, conversational style makes for lightly entertaining reading (with darker moments). Those who consider the book in good faith might even find themselves Marie Kondo-ing their friendship circle – holding on to the ones that bring joy and clearing out the rest. Niamh Donnelly Having lots of friends meant you were loved, popular and safe. She was determined to become a Good Friend. And, in many ways, she did.

From ghosting to frenemies, to social media and communication styles, to the impact of seismic life events, Day and Waller-Bridge leave no stone unturned as they explore friendships of all shapes and sizes. Delivery with Standard Australia Post usually happens within 2-10 business days from time of dispatch. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery and due to various reasons, the delivery may take longer than the original estimated timeframe. Why was this? Could she rebalance it? Was there such a thing as... too many friends? And was she the friend she thought she was? And also Day brings her lovely writing style of honesty and humour which meant I devoured this in just a few days! Then, when a global pandemic hit in 2020, she was one of thousands of people forced to reassess what friendship really meant to them – with the crisis came a dawning realisation: her truest friends were not the ones she had been spending most time with. Why was this? Could she rebalance it? Was there such thing as…too many friends? And was she the friend she thought she was?For level access to the Royal Festival Hall from the Queen Elizabeth Hall Slip Road off Belvedere Road, please use the Southbank Centre Square Doors. The JCB Glass Lift is situated at this entrance and will take you to all floors. All floors are accessible from the main foyer on Level 2. If you need further assistance, our Visitor Assistants are here to help you. A generous, companionable guide to a part of life every bit as crucial - and as fraught - as romance or family.’THE OBSERVER - This would be a great book to read in a trusted group of friends (if it wasnt too much over-sharing) or to return to again and again to see where things are at.