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Friendship in Midlife and Beyond

Friendships are never formed out of formulas; they're birthed in shared time.

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Jul 03, 2023
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Several years ago, when we were living in Southern California, my family and I began attending a new church. We were hopeful, if still a little cautious from previous church wounds.

When a bubbly woman at church asked if she and I could get together for coffee, I was elated. I connect better one on one than I do in groups, so I thought this would be a great way to start building a friendship.

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