How do you go about finding a friend during a pandemic? By the hour Operating under lockdowns and ever-changing social restrictions, many are puzzled by how to handle what some have said is an 'epidemic with a pandemic' Author of the article: Helena Skrinjar, Special to National Post Publishing date: Feb 11, 2021 • February 12, 2021 • 8 minute read • A 2018 report found that it takes more than 200 hours to make a close friend. Photo by NP photo illustration Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content By Helena Skrinjar