Friendaholic

FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF HOW TO FAIL 'Bravely revealing.' Bernardine Evaristo 'Funny, moving, helpful and true, Friendaholic deserves a massive audience.' Sathnam Sanghera 'This book is brilliant.' Jo Elvin As a society, there is a tendency to elevate romantic love. But what about friendships? Aren't they just as – if not more – important? So why is it hard to find the right words to express what these uniquely complex bonds mean to us? In Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, Elizabeth Day embarks on a journey to answer these questions. Growing up, Elizabeth wanted to make everyone like her. Lacking friends at school, she grew up to believe that quantity equalled quality. Having lots of friends meant you were loved, popular and safe. She was determined to become a Good Friend. And, in many ways, she did. But in adulthood she slowly realised that it was often to the detriment of her own boundaries and mental health. Then, when a global pandemic hit...