Summary: This might sound like a super basic question, but why do we need friends? The answer seems obvious, but it’s worth exploring together! For so much of human history friendship was about survival. No one, no matter how strong or independent they were, could live life alone. Today, most of us aren’t reliant on friends for daily survival. Our basic needs can be met through the efforts of a lot of people who we aren’t directly connected to. We still need people to grow food for us and keep the lights on, but these people aren’t individuals who we have a direct relationship with.
