In any case the friendships of later life, in contrast wih those negotiated before thirty, are apt to be burdened with reservations, constraints, inhibitions.

Anthony Powell
In any case the friendships of later life, in contrast...
In any case the friendships of later life, in contrast...
In any case the friendships of later life, in contrast...
In any case the friendships of later life, in contrast...
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In any case the friendships of later life, in contrast wih those negotiated before thirty, are apt to be burdened with reservations, constraints, inhibitions. Once you have reached a certain age, it is easier to find people who are of the same age and similar interests as you. This age difference makes it more difficult to make new friends and can sometimes lead to feelings of misunderstanding and rejection.

Source: A Dance To The Music Of Time: 4Th Movement

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