"I never found that sort of sense of authenticity or the ability to, you know, just be unapologetically myself and try to fit in," he says. "College for me was really transformational ... your existence is just to kind of hang out, listen to music, read, talk about the world and just chill" He adds: "The people that I just wanted to kick it with or just talk to forever became my closest friends"
Smiley Poswolsky says the average American hasn't made a new friend in the last five years. We discuss why loneliness is a growing epidemic and how we can combat it by connecting with others. Smiley offers practical habits and playful reminders on how to create meaningful connections, make new friends, and deepen relationships.
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