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RELATIONSHIPS, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF-IMPROVEMENT, LIFE LESSONS
4 Reasons Why You Should Reach Out to Your Old Friends
Family is forever, but friends are far better
Friendships are the most common profound relationships on the planet. On average, people make about 400 friends in a lifetime, but stay connected with only a handful. These valuable relationships are often stronger than bloodlines. We all crave acceptance and belonging to a sense of community. Friendships play a special role in contributing to happiness.
Being rejected, ghosted, or dumped by a previously potential partner obviously hurts. There are billions of songs and movies about that. Heartbreak can also be felt through losing a friendship. It feels scary to be vulnerable and open to potential lifelong relationships. Here’s why you can reach out to form and build friendships.
They need you too
Perhaps you’re going through a harder time than usual caused by a romantic breakup, lack of social life, mental health, etc. and you’re considering reaching out to your friends for help. You are not a burden. Reach out to people you like and want a friendship with. You never know what someone else is going through. There’s a chance your friend may benefit from your company more…
