If Tait's friendship with Hamilton was to prove important for his future research, then other friendships which Tait formed were important in his family life.
Kung Tait's friendship sa Hamilton ay upang patunayan ang mahalaga para sa kanyang mga hinaharap na pananaliksik, at pagkatapos, ibang pakikipagkaibigan na Tait nabuo ay mahalaga sa buhay ng kanyang pamilya.