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US friendship is in freefallnypost.com/2025/02/24/opinion/friendship-in-america-is-in-freefall-and-its-killing-us/
289 sats \ 5 comments \ @k00b 16h culture
In 1990, few of us reported having no close friends at all: just 2% of the college-educated and 3% of high school-only graduates. By 2024, however, according to the Survey Center for American Life, that number grew to 10% for those with a college degree and a whopping 26% for those without.
In 1990, 49% of high school grads reported having at least six close friends; now it’s just 17%. Americans with college degrees experienced a similar but less steep drop.
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44 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 16h
Who had six close friends? That seems like a lot...
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60 sats \ 2 replies \ @suraz 16h
Technology and modern life are pulling us apart. Sad!
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100 sats \ 1 reply \ @kepford 14h
Indeed it's said and not good. I've been spending more time investing in relationships. There is massive value in them if they are good people and you have each other's backs.
Being an active part of a church community is a massive value for me and my family. Not only is it fun but it's rewarding when you can help each other. The hard times are when you really understand why we need community. Everyone can't be your close friends but having circles of friends of vararing closeness can be critical throughout your life.
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @jerrybature 12h
It's sad we often forget that we are social beings who thrive on fundamental human connections. It's easy to think that you have friends when you're on social media platforms. The easiest way to spot your truly genuine friends is to log off and watch to see who and who calls you or checks on you.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Beeteesea 11h
Silly me, thought the topic was about US foreign relations. That curve is even steeper...
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