The secret to a happier life? Harvard says it depends on having these 3 kinds of friends

The secret to a happier life? Harvard says it depends on having these 3 kinds of friends

A Harvard study highlights positive relationships as key to happiness and health. Aristotle identified three friendship types: utility, pleasure, and perfect connections. Utility friendships offer practical benefits and shared goals for advancement. Pleasure friendships stem from mutual enjoyment and shared interests. Perfect friendships, built on mutual care, foster virtue and lasting joy.