# Buddhability Short: How to Make Friends and Keep Them

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Podcast: [Buddhability](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buddhability-1366820)
Published: 2026-02-13T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Buddhability Shorts is a monthly series where we break down a Buddhist concept or common life challenge we’ve touched on in an interview. Today we’re talking about how to build friendships that last. To ask a question about the basics of Buddhism, you can email us at connect@buddhability.org Resource: The science of why friendships keep us healthy Discussions on Youth , new edition, pp. 37–48.

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