Friends in a pandemic: ‘Covid impacted our relationship hugely and I can’t say that the damage will ever be undone’

A lot has changed throughout the pandemic within my own small circle of pals. 20 months on the hamster wheel has fundamentally changed many of our relationships, despite our best intentions. Between at-risk friends who are still nervous about venturing out and other personal circumstances, some relationships have improved, some have drifted and some will likely never be the same again.  As a child, making friends can be a minefield. From the day you step...