MAKING NEW FRIENDS
Remember that every good friend was once a stranger. —Author unknown
Most of us make use of some form of social media, giving us a constant opportunity to share details of our lives with dozens, if not hundreds of ‘friends.’ But friends that are solely virtual aren’t the same as friendships in the real world.
Real friendships are important for our well-being. Humans are inherently social creatures; we’re wired to benefit from close relationships – to make attachments – with other people: family, partners and, of course, friends.
Friends can be many things; people have different ideas of what friendship means. But generally a friend is a person with whom you have a bond of mutual affection, regard and support. You also ...
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