{"id":3107,"date":"2024-05-24T08:57:23","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/why-do-people-need-friends\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T08:57:23","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T08:57:23","slug":"why-do-people-need-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/why-do-people-need-friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do people need friends?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><h2>Why do people need friends?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>People need friends for many different reasons. Friends offer us support, comfort and joy in different situations of life. They are with us to share both joys and sorrows, and help us get through difficult situations. Friends also give us the opportunity to share thoughts, feelings and experiences with another person.<\/p>\n<p>Friends also help us develop and grow as a person. They can give us valuable advice and perspectives on things, and encourage us to pursue our dreams. Friends can also help us see ourselves in a different light and learn new things about ourselves.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, friends can help us in our social network. They can introduce us to new people and help us make new friendships. Friends can also offer us opportunities to participate in various events and activities that can enrich our lives.<\/p>\n<p>So friends are important to us in many different ways. They bring joy, support and meaning to our lives, and help us grow and develop as a person. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to cherish and take care of your friendships, and to be grateful for those people who are ready to share their lives with us.<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/happiness-is-state-mind\/201707\/why-we-all-need-friends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Psychology Today<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/adult-health\/in-depth\/friendships\/art-20044860\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/ a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do people need friends? People need friends for many different reasons. Friends offer us support, comfort and joy in different situations of life. They are with us to share both joys and sorrows, and help us get through difficult situations. 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