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What makes people become friends?

Friendships often grow from being close by. People are more likely to become friends with those they see often. Living or working near someone makes friendship easier.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

Friendships often grow from being close by.

People are more likely to become friends with those they see often. Living or working near someone makes friendship easier.

People often become friends with those who live or work near them. It is easier to spend time together when people are close. Finding a perfect friend is not as important as finding a friend who is easy to meet. Being physically close is a strong reason for friendships to start.

A student moves to a new city. The student becomes friends with a classmate who lives in the same apartment building. They see each other often and it is easy to meet for coffee or study.

Questions people ask

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What is the Deferred Connection Fallacy?

The Deferred Connection Fallacy is a thinking mistake. A person thinks they can always connect with someone later.

How can a person find new information, opportunities, or closer friends?

A person can build many weak ties. These are easy connections with people.

Why do friendships change as people get older?

Friendships often change because of life events. Careers, children, and moving to new places affect social circles.

How can a person find satisfaction in many different types of relationships?

A person can create a 'relationship portfolio'. This means having different kinds of connections.

What to remember

Friendships often grow from being close by. People are more likely to become friends with those they see often. Living or working near someone makes friendship easier.