the.com/friends
The family you assemble yourself, with zero legal obligation and infinite emotional liability.
means People you choose to share trust, time, and inside jokes with, bound by affection rather than blood or contract.
from From Old English freond, literally a present participle of freon, to love — so a friend was once just someone actively loving you.
Dunbar's numberBrains cap stable friendships near 150 people.
Sitcom effectThe show made New York rents look impossibly affordable.
Survival statStrong friendships rival quitting smoking for longevity.