Friendships are central to happiness. Yet a new study suggests that who  you are friends with matters just as much as how many  friends you have. At a time when wellbeing is declining, stress is rising and loneliness is at an all-time high, nurturing meaningful connections is more important than ever. Recent findings show that having friends who differ from you in age, race, income or educational background can significantly boost life satisfaction. Diversity in relationships

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