And how do you know if it's time to call quits on the friendship? How is conflict different in friendships? Relationships with friends are often seen as needing less work to maintain than other kinds ...

Horst Lichter, presenter of the TV show "Bares für Rares", has written a book about friendships. "When I'm with a friend, I feel safe," says the 62-year-old in an interview with blue News.

Some friendships outlast romantic connections and can prove to be more meaningful. Friends help us get through day-to-day challenges and make the tough stuff more bearable. For older people, a close ...