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How Many Friends Do You Have
How many do you need
In today’s world the more “connected” we are (online), the lonelier people actually are. Friendship is something everyone takes for granted as children.
Growing up, I remember simpler times. Playing outside with kids in the neighborhood. Having so much fun riding your bike till it was pitch black. Not a care in the world. Pickup basketball games. Kickball. Football. Laughing nonstop.
I remember having tons of friends. Then we all start growing into ourselves. Different tastes and hobbies. Different styles of dress. Unique personalities.
Then we all get to high school. Cliques start forming (or were already formed years ago). When I was in high school in the 90s there were no cell phones. There were, but they were the cement block type that weighed 10 lbs.
Fast forward to today
Everyone has a smartphone. Everyone is “so connected” …texting…. Commenting on someone’s post. Looking at someone’s vacation pics on Instagram.
So why do more people feel lonely? Why do so many people not have friends? What about those social media “friends” …. thousands of them.
