Be a better friend

Thanks to social media, we know exactly what our friends are doing at any given moment. And with our ever-busier schedules, it can be oh so easy to just double-tap a friend’s photo or reply to her Instagram story and call it a day. But you’re doing…

When it comes to friendships, quality matters more than quantity. Thirty-six percent of Americans say they are “seriously lonely.” For many people, the solution may seem to be to go out and get more friends. Yet one study shows that when it comes to friendships, less is more.

One important thing I’ve learnt throughout my entire 14-year life, is the importance of friends and friendship. When you’re down, your friends should be the first people asking you if you’re okay and listening to you rant about your problems. When you’re at your best, they should be the ones cheering you on from the sidelines, making fun of you in any blank moment. They should make you laugh, make you smile, push you, inspire you, and teach you something new every single day.

What is important to you in a good friendship? Maike x 👉🏻 Two things keep us from being deeply happy. One is that we’re biologically wired to pursue quick wins. The other is that we don’t intuitively know how to flourish. Both can be overcome. #friends #goodfriends #friendships #psychology #socialpsychology #happiness #whatreallymatters #bff