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Has COVID-19 completely changed friendships?
The lack of physical contact and shared experiences have inevitably shaken our perception of friendship.
Sat Oct 31 2020
![Old is gold: Like humans, aging chimps prioritize important friendships Old is gold: Like humans, aging chimps prioritize important friendships](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603438451_CHIMPANZEES.jpg)
Old is gold: Like humans, aging chimps prioritize important friendships
Male chimps have fewer yet more genuine pals to ape around with as they get older, according to a study published in the journal Science.
Fri Oct 23 2020
![GMMF looks to build on new frontier of friendships and goodwill GMMF looks to build on new frontier of friendships and goodwill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81446002317_NasharudinMatIsa.jpg)
GMMF looks to build on new frontier of friendships and goodwill
In a world of rising escalating tensions and against the backdrop of extremism, 2016 has been quite a successful year.
Sat Dec 31 2016
![The feel-good factor of friendship can also relieve pain: Study The feel-good factor of friendship can also relieve pain: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81462172658_FriendshipGeneric.jpg)
The "feel-good factor" of friendship can also relieve pain: Study
Oxford University researchers claim that those with more friends have a higher pain threshold.
Mon May 02 2016
![Dating in the digital age Dating in the digital age](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/51423911240_295x200.jpg)
Dating in the digital age
Navigating through the digital age, many of us have learned to adapt to new forms of relationship building. Cherish Leow writes.
Mon Jun 15 2015
![Kids with strong ties to parents create better friendships: study Kids with strong ties to parents create better friendships: study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/71403361109_295x200.jpg)
Kids with strong ties to parents create better friendships: study
The parent-child bond could play a role in children's social savvy, according to a new study.
Sun Jun 22 2014
![Happy Tamil New Year & Vaisakhi Happy Tamil New Year & Vaisakhi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/71365911922_295x200.jpg)
Happy Tamil New Year & Vaisakhi
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said festivals in Malaysia are occasions for renewal of faith and friendships among multi-racial Malaysians where family and friends come together to celebrate.
Sun Apr 14 2013