In 2014 we spent over six hours a week with friends on average. Now, we’re down to less than two hours and 43 minutes. How much time do you spend a week with your friends?
Recent research shows that the pandemic and social media both caused people to become “rusty” when it comes to making friends and creating emotional bonds. But there are ways to forge new friendships and infuse your life with a renewed sense of purpose and joy.
Also, take a class at a community college, you’ll meet people and possibly learn something while doing it. Most importantly, remember, friendships take work. Research shows it takes about 11 different encounters, each three hours long over the course of six months to turn an acquaintance into an actual friend.
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