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	People Ditch Half Their Friends Every Seven Years

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6-2-2009 5:02 PM

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6-2-2009 7:10 PM

bookwormy

I thought about this and yeah, thats about right. In my case anyway. Funny, some people actually get paid to research stuff like this. Where do I apply?

6-2-2009 7:14 PM

Antara

I am so blessed to have friends (that I still love and communicate with fairly regularly) that have pretty much spanned my whole life now (gettin olddddddd here

)....the longest of the bunch is my pal Holly, who I have been pals with since age 8!

6-2-2009 7:36 PM

BartendingBear

I'm pushing 50 years with my best friend since 8, and most of the rest of my friends are in the 20-30 year range. Yes, there are new ones, too, but the bulk are far beyond 15 years.

6-3-2009 11:57 AM

iulawboy

I remember being fascinated when I realized that my parents' circle of friends changed over time.

6-3-2009 6:40 PM

AwsomeAustin

Im only 15 and I can only remember a few friends ... I havent even thought about the ones who left!!! It kind of makes me sad.

6-3-2009 10:58 PM

tanyamm

I don't think I've even had that many friends!

6-4-2009 5:01 PM

Antara

Im only 15

Welcome to clipmarks awesome austin, be good to see more young people clipping on here!

6-5-2009 11:07 PM

Bear8it

Nothing to be sad about. We change, as do our circumstances. You and your old friends may well share fond memories and hold on to affections but our ability to evolve and create new friendships and connections is remarkable. If you want to check out old friends check out facebook.

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