Friendship as the sustainer of happiness

Friendship is a form of interpersonal relationship that plays a crucial role in people's happiness and well-being.

Its importance has been recognized both by popular wisdom and by research in positive psychology, which considers it a fundamental basis for a fulfilling life.

Friendship and the Need for Socialization

Human beings are inherently social and need contact and connection with others to thrive.

Friendship satisfies this fundamental need for belonging and companionship.

Many thinkers and philosophers throughout history have considered friendship as the basis of happiness and well-being, as it is an affective bond that unites us with other people in a meaningful way.

Even when one possesses material goods or professional success, the absence of friends can lead to deep loneliness and unhappiness.

On the contrary, people with few resources can find great joy and comfort in the company of their friends, momentarily forgetting their problems.

Friendship as a Complement to Strengths

In the context of positive psychology, where the development of character strengths is emphasized, friendship is intertwined with many of these qualities.

For example, the capacity to love and be loved, kindness, emotional intelligence and fairness are strengths that are nurtured and expressed in friendship relationships.

No strength works in isolation; they all form a complement, and friendship is a fertile ground for their cultivation and manifestation.

Physical and Emotional Support

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