Why We Need Close Friends (and How to Make Them)

Paul Jambunathan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

28-Jan-20 14:00

Why We Need Close Friends (and How to Make Them)

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There are friends, and then there are close friends - and as it turns, making and keeping close friendships is not easy. We talk about why close friendships are important, and how we can make our friendships closer.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Sue Ann

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