TikTok and social media refer to these lifelong bonds as tenured friends.
What Is a Tenured Friend?
A New Tenured Friend
A tenured friend doesnt necessarily need to have a decades-long history.
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The Benefits of Having Tenured Friends
The benefits of having tenured friendships are immeasurable.
Research has also suggested that three is enough to lead a fulfilling life.
Look for these key signs.
Still, its important to nourish and strengthen these relationships so they can blossom to their fullest potential.
An honest observer, a champion, and an unwavering support in your life, Chedd says.
If youre lucky enough to have such a friend, savor it.
Never take it for granted.
There is nothing like it.
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