"Don't pretend to love others,
really love them"
-Heather Parman
Interesting thought of the day...increased working hours, coupled with the increase in popularity of the internet, this dual chain of events have created a deterrent to the development of close relationships. Research also seems to show that young adults who are loners are more prevalent to substance abuse, and adults (who are loners) are prone to higher blood pressure, lower quality of sleep, increased emotional tension and bouts of anxiousness. Individuals with smaller social circles also seem to have heightened levels of stress hormones...which often leads to a suppressed immune system.
Friends are great to our health...When you need to hear the bitter truth, they will never lie to you (in order to win favors). Friends have advice (sometimes too much), they also offer their help (for better or for worse). Friends accept us for who we are...they laugh, cry, and provide comfort for us. Friendship at times is selfless, or it could be nurturing. When family is not around, its our friends that take care of us...friends will sacrifice for you. Some friends are good at holding onto our secrets (whether its our worst idea or our silliest wish). Friends feel happy with your success, and sad with your failures. Friends share your joy and make you feel that there is somebody that still cares about you...when you have friends you never feel lonely.
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