Life Examined
The science of friendship and its lessons for post-pandemic life
Friendship is one of the most important components and predictors for emotional and physical well being. A good friendship can last a lifetime, but it’s never too late to make new friends, as long as we devote time and energy to that effort.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 52m ListenFriendship is one of the most important components and predictors for emotional and physical well being. A good friendship can last a lifetime, but it’s never too late to make new friends, as long as we devote time and energy to that effort. As we re-engage with one another after a year of isolation, who will we choose to interact with, and why does hanging out with our friends feel so good?
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2 storiesWhy friends are as important to health as diet and exercise
Friendship has profound implications for our understanding of what humans and animals need to thrive across a lifetime.
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It’s probably fair to say that for most of us, 2020 was a pretty quiet year.
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