THE NEW friendship RULES

hile the whole world seems to have gone mad this year, most of us would agree that it’s our friendships that have helped to keep us going. There’s nothing like having a laugh (£16.99, Bloomsbury). ‘Friendships affect how we cope with stress and help to keep our cardiovascular and immune systems healthy. They even affect how long we live – the relational equivalent of a superfood. Making time for friends should be a priority, like diet and exercise.’