9/13 - How Many Friends Do We Really Need
How Many Friends Do We Really Need? As adults, friendships can look very different than they did when we were younger. We may no longer have a built-in group of friends from school, college, or work. Between careers, marriage, parenting, responsibilities, and simply being tired, finding time for meaningful friendships can become surprisingly difficult. And as we get older, our expectations of friendships change. We tend to be much more picky about our friends. And yet, friendship still matters. So the question becomes: How many friends do we really need? It's Not About Having a Huge Social Circle Social media can make it seem like everyone else has dozens of close friends, constant invitations, and a full calendar. But having a large social circle doesn't necessarily mean having meaningful relationships. We all know that what people post on social media, often doesn't truly reflect their reality. We can have a huge list of "friends" on social media, but do...
