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Share your secrets for lifelong friendships

Share how you have weathered personal storms and overcome disagreements
Share how you have weathered personal storms and overcome disagreements Photograph: Westend61/Getty Images

We would like to hear from people about the secrets to their lifelong friendships.

Do you have a friend who you have known for more than 50 years? We would love you to share your stories about how you first became friends.

What drew you to each other? How have you weathered personal storms like divorce or bereavement and supported each other? How have you overcome personal or political disagreements?

How have you managed to stay in touch even during times when you’ve lived far apart? Have the ways you’ve communicated changed over the years? What do you most appreciate about your friendship? What do you love about one another?

Share your experiences

If you are 18 years or over, you can get in touch by filling in the form below or contacting us via WhatsApp by clicking here or adding +44(0)7766780300. Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions. One of our journalists will be in contact before we publish, so please do leave contact details.

We will only use the data you provide us for the purpose of the feature. We will delete any personal data when we no longer require it for this purpose. For more information please see our terms of service and privacy policy.

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