In fact, many Americans say they want deeper connections with others.
That feeling is most common among millennials (64%) and least among boomers (36%).
Todays multigenerational workforce means more opportunities for close connections among people of different age groups.
On average, Americans say they have four close friends.
Boomers are more likely to say they value sharing activities and life experiences with others.
How deep does the sharing go among friends?
Younger generations are more open to delving into personal topics with friends than older adults.
Gen X women lead the way when it comes to sharing with their female friends.
The AARP survey shows that men and women can have different kinds of friendship.
Women are generally more open with their friends than men and rely on friendships for support.
Nearly two-thirds of adults say they have a best friend.
Women are less likely than men to have opposite-sex friendships, AARP discovered.
For women, millennials are twice as likely to have opposite-sex relationships compared to boomers.
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