Tell us about a friend you met at the right moment in your life
<p>We are looking to tell the stories of pairings who developed friendships because a common life experience - either shared at the same time or lived apart - bonded them</p><p>Do you have a friend who was the right person at the right time? Did they become a great source of support because you met at a certain moment in your life or a particular shared set of circumstances brought you together?</p><p>We are looking to tell the stories of pairings who developed life-affirming friendships because a common life experience - either shared at the same time or lived apart - bonded them. From becoming parents at the same time to losing a relative or dealing with a new diagnosis, we want to hear how you helped each other. Whatever scenario brought you close – whether overcoming adversity or celebrating a new life stage – we’d love to hear about your friendship and how it helped you both.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/09/tell-us-about-a-friend-you-met-at-the-right-moment-in-your-life">Continue reading...</a>
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