A person does not need a large group of friends to feel supported. Finding one or two supportive people can meet basic social needs. This approach reduces pressure and makes building connections easier.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person does not need a large group of friends to feel supported.
Finding one or two supportive people can meet basic social needs. This approach reduces pressure and makes building connections easier.
A person can start by looking for a "minimum viable friend." This means finding just one or two people who offer kindness and support. The goal is not to replace an entire friend group at once. It is to build a small, strong foundation of connection. This method lowers the pressure of finding many new friends. It makes the process of building social ties less stressful.
A student moves to a new city for college. The student feels lonely and misses old friends. Instead of trying to join many clubs, the student focuses on one classmate. The student asks the classmate to study together. This small connection provides a starting point for social support.
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A person does not need a large group of friends to feel supported. Finding one or two supportive people can meet basic social needs. This approach reduces pressure and makes building connections easier.