Sometimes, even a small exchange can brighten our day or lead to something unexpected. — 123rf
A concerning trend in recent years shows more young people are reporting that they have no close friends, with their numbers in the United States quadrupling over the past 30 years.
Some of this change reflects broader shifts in how we live and work. As communities have become more dispersed and public spaces less accessible, meeting others has grown harder. At the same time, economic pressures and gig work have also eaten into the free time once spent building friendships.
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