Combat ageism and loneliness; make friends from all age groups

"A friend in need is a friend indeed." We all have grown up hearing this proverb and have hence, embraced beautiful bonds with our friends throughout our lives.

But does that stand for friends only from the same age group as ours? Probably not. According to recent research, friends of different ages can also connect on a positive note with a sense of belonging and enjoy each other's company. Like-minded people from any age group can bond and help reduce the void in each other’s lives.

As per researchers, people between the ages of 16-24, are more prone to loneliness, isolation and depression due to career choices, change in city or lifestyle.

For the study, the team interviewed participants from different age groups who had friends from other age groups, and found out that friendship between older and younger people promote involvement and belongingness in society, while also sharing different life experiences with each other.

Younger participants told how their older friends provided great advice and support about life, career and dating that their friends of similar ages couldn't.

The participants said different viewpoints, opinions, and interests made them learn every day. On a lighter note, with evolving new terms on social media and in pop culture society, it is always safe to have a Gen Z by your side. Wink!

So, ‘age is just a number’, is making much more sense now. Ain’t it?

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