As humans, we all need connection.
Group friends
Group friends are the people who you share a friend group with.
Situational friends
“We can have friends that are confined to certain circumstances,” says Franco.
Work friends
As Franco notes, work friends can be considered a bang out of situational friend.
“Emotionally, this jot down of relationship puts a strain on our psyches.
This person is actuallynota real friend, despite the fact that you might refer to each other that way.
Why we need different types of friends.
“Friends expand our sense of identity,” Franco explains.
FAQ
Can one person fulfill multiple of these types of friendship?
It’s possible that one person can offer multiple types of friendship andfriend qualities.
How many best friends does the average person have?
In the U.S. specifically, the number goes down to three best friends on average.
How many friends do you need?
There’s no one set number of friends that every person needs to have.
Franco recommends asking yourself:Am I fulfilled with these interactions?
Do I feel lonely?
Are there parts of my identity that I don’t feel able to express?
Can people outgrow certain types of friendships?
The takeaway.
“Our biology requires that we have an entire community to keep us whole,” says Franco.
