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Apr 16, 2026

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Work friendships 

Work friendships
We spend a large part of our lives at work, so it is natural that we consider some of the people around us more than just colleagues. We have a lot of shared experiences with these people, we have gone through some very stressful moments together, we talk daily and spend hours together every day. Over time, some of those relationships do turn into real friendships. At the same time, work is still work. The expectations and pressures that exist in that environment do not stop existing just because you get along well with someone.

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