The age that we have the most friends and the top five places we’re most likely to find them

New study revealed that our social circle peaks at around 29 as we build relationships with colleagues.

14:12 04 August 2014

Based on a study, 29 years old is the time when we have the most numbers of friends. This is because at this age, we are likely to have a career and already made friends from school or university. Although the people that we consider our best of friends are most likely the ones from school days, we actually have more in common with workmates. 

 

The research, which was conducted by food supplier Genius Gluten Free, found that most of us form relationships in the office due to longer working hours. In addition, it suggests that we bond with workmates due to high-pressured environments and because they basically think like us. 

 

Based on the respondents’ answers, people in marketing have 40 colleagues as pals on average while chefs have 33. This is followed by armed forces with 32 and artists & designers with 27. Those in human resources have an average of 21.

 

Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, founder of Genius Gluten Free, said: 'We wanted to understand how friendships are born in the office.

 

'Interestingly it appears the long hours and high pressured situations we often find ourselves in at work with colleagues actually help us form strong friendships.'

 

The top 5 places we’re most likely to find ourfriends:

1. The workplace
2. School or college and Uni
3. Social activities and clubs
4. Social Media
5. Other - for example through mutual friends or family