Friendaholic. Confessions of a friendship addict

As a child, Elizabeth wanted to make everyone like her. Lacking friends at school, she grew up believing 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 succeeded. 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 in 2020, she was one of many who were forced to reassess what friendship really meant to them - and with the crisis came a dawning realisation : her truest friends were not always the ones she had been spending the most time with.
Why was this ? Could she rebalance it ? Was there such a thing as ... too many friends ? What was it like to have none at all ? And was she really the friend she thought she was ? Friendaholic unpacks the significance and evolution of friendship. From exploring her own personal friendships and the distinct importance of each of them in her life, to the unique and powerful insights of others across the globe, Elizabeth asks why there isn't yet a language that can fully express its crucial influence on our world.
From ghosting and frenemies to social media and seismic life events, Elizabeth leaves no stone unturned. Frienrlaholic is the book you buy for the people you love but it's also the book you read to become a better friend to yourself.