friendship
old friendships have such a purity to them — they just love you for your core essence or being rather than all your accomplishments or job title or money or power
a handshake vs. a hug ❤️
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From The Lily comics archives: Why are adult friendships so hard to make (and keep)? “It can be really difficult to find someone who vibes with you,” writes cartoonist @kagwheeler. Plus, she continues, “We may not have the same opportunities to make new friends that were available to us in school or at that terrible bar gig.” Read more through the link in our bio. #wapocomics
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Sometimes the Reason You Can’t Find People You Resonate With Is Because You Misread the Ones You Meet
Henrik Karlssonhenrikkarlsson.xyzFriends: Understanding the Power of our Most Important Relationships
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For example, social scientists see there are strong preferences for friends to be loyal, trustworthy and warm. Additionally, researchers find there are preferences for friends who help you solve specific kinds of problems and are generous and caring with you instead of others. These preferences help people navigate making friends, given limited res... See more
Jessica D. Ayers • Friendship research is getting an update – and that's key for dealing with the loneliness epidemic
When you have a densely connected network like that, not only are the friendships more rewarding, but everyone else also becomes more important to each other for mutual support, like Metcalfe’s Law. A densely layered quilt is much stronger than a seam sewn by a single string.