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    Amid a ‘friendship recession’, some young Singaporeans are building bonds through shared interests

    The Straits Times
    September 6, 2026
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    Amid a ‘friendship recession’, some young Singaporeans are building bonds through shared interests

    <p>Friendship circles in Singapore are shrinking, with only 48 per cent of young people in 2025 saying they have more than three close friends, down from 56 per cent in 2013.</p>

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