A third of Brits are still close to their first best pal

  • 5 years ago
The average Brit is still in touch with five friends from their school days – and over a third remain close to their very first best pal. The study of 2,000 UK adults found the bonds formed in primary school can last a lifetime – with 35 per cent revealing their first best mate shaped who they are today. On average UK adults met their best pal from childhood aged seven – going on 38 adventures, overcoming 14 fall-outs and experiencing 13 life-changing events together. However respondents typically drifted apart from their first best mate age 15 years old – with moving house and going to different schools the most common reasons why. While a fifth admit their relationship with their childhood friend is now limited to Facebook and other social media. Commissioned by kids TV show, Kate & Mim-Mim, airing on CBeebies every weekday at 8.50am, the research also found half of those no longer close to their first best friend wish they still knew them.

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