2 Habits to Turn Your Bond Into a Golden Friendship, According to a Psychologist

A psychologist says long-lasting friendships rely less on shared history than on two habits: regular contact and updating how friends see each other over time.

The key idea is that friendships stay strong when people keep checking in and adapt to changes in each other’s lives and identities.

This reframes friendship longevity as something actively maintained, not something that lasts on its own.

The takeaway is practical: steady communication and an accurate, current view of a friend help relationships stay close through life changes.