> “Study after study shows that good social relationships are the strongest, most consistent predictor there is of a happy life.”
I was having a similar conversation with some friends recently. In our parents' generations (boomers), folks tended to cluster in their communities, which were usually religious. As our generation has grown up we've shunned the oppressive religious thinking but ended up losing the community aspect. I believe that's where all this social anxiety and feelings of loneliness come from. I'm mostly introverted but feel happier and refreshed after spending time with friends. I've joined a group of other rock climbers and we do outings monthly. I love climbing but really love the mini-community we've created. I see the author here found the same thing. Being around other folks in a shared bond of movement (swimming, running, etc) fosters joy :)
> “Study after study shows that good social relationships are the strongest, most consistent predictor there is of a happy life.”
I was having a similar conversation with some friends recently. In our parents' generations (boomers), folks tended to cluster in their communities, which were usually religious. As our generation has grown up we've shunned the oppressive religious thinking but ended up losing the community aspect. I believe that's where all this social anxiety and feelings of loneliness come from. I'm mostly introverted but feel happier and refreshed after spending time with friends. I've joined a group of other rock climbers and we do outings monthly. I love climbing but really love the mini-community we've created. I see the author here found the same thing. Being around other folks in a shared bond of movement (swimming, running, etc) fosters joy :)