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Unlocking adult friendships: master these 5 social skills to expand your circle

It is easy for adults to fall prey to the notion that friendships should occur organically, but the truth is, relationships demand effort and growth from both parties.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

Betty club proves age is just a number and Betty is just a vibe

The Original Betty Club began in 1994 with one woman’s idea and grew into a joyful sisterhood of 15 women, all named Betty, who gather to laugh, learn and support each other well into their 80s and beyond.

Saturday Star
The Washington Post|Published

81 years, one birthday card: the remarkable friendship of two 90-something friends

For 81 years, two friends have been sending the same birthday card back and forth. What began between two 14-year-old girls in 1944 has become a Guinness World Record attempt and a testament to lifelong friendship. "Neither one of us can remember who started it," says Pat DeReamer, now 95, of the tradition she shares with Mary Kroger, 94, that has outlasted marriages, moves, and nearly a century of life changes.

Saturday Star News
The Washington Post|Published

Laughing through the years: Queen Camilla reveals the secrets to a lasting royal romance

What’s the secret to a lasting royal marriage? According to Queen Camilla, who recently celebrated 20 years with King Charles, it comes down to friendship and shared laughter.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Court orders man to honour verbal agreement after friend deposits R1 million for a share in company

A court ruling has unveiled the fragility of trust between friends turned rivals, as a company is ordered to honour a R1 million share agreement in a bitter legal battle.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published