Moore agreed, explaining that a younger friend may expose an older friend to new ideas or ways of seeing the world. A younger friend may also be more empathetic about marriage and kids, considering they’re closer to the beginning of their journey. In such cases, an older friend might have a hard time being vulnerable because they feel pressured to have all the answers. Over time, the younger friend may eclipse their older friend’s accomplishments. Her advice was to set boundaries, so the younger friend doesn’t come to rely on the older friend as a therapist or life coach.

Source: Huffington Post January 13, 2026 01:10 UTC