Why Preteen Friendships Are Fleeting

Abstract

Middle school friendships end quickly and often, but certain shared traits help them last Can you remember who your best friend was in seventh grade? If you are having difficulty, it could be because relationships at that age are often short-lived. Half don't last a year. The friendships that do last can be predicted based on demographic and behavioral similarities, according to new research from psychologist Brett Laursen of Florida Atlantic University."There is a lot of change during middle school, and