Unlock Happiness: The 5 Surprising Types of Friendships You Didn’t Know You Needed

I used to think that if I had even just one close friend, that would be enough to keep me happy and supported for the rest of my life.
Over time, however, I learned that friendships aren’t one-size-fits-all.
The truth is that different kinds of friends help us meet different emotional needs.
Psychologists and various studies on social well-being continue to highlight how a diverse network of meaningful connections leads to greater fulfillment and balance.
When I first came across this idea, it made so much sense: no single person can fulfill every part of our lives, and expecting that is just unrealistic. It’s like having a toolbox—each tool serves a purpose.