When we think about improving our lives, we often focus on things like career success, financial goals, or personal health.

Many of us long for perfect adult friendships. But real connection is built on consistency, vulnerability, and being “good enough”—not flawless.

They start with a very good premise — “no friendship is ever a waste of time” — and go on to define the seven different types of pals. My personal favorites are “friend who can make you ...