Feel like you have fewer real friends than ever after scrolling through hundreds of digital contacts? You’re not alone. Nearly half of adults report fewer close friends than in previous decades. We can blame the pandemic, our busy schedules, or the ironic loneliness of our digital lives.
And it’s not just about feeling isolated—fewer friendships can seriously impact our physical and mental health, equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. So maybe it’s time we traded screen time for face time, even if that means making the awkward first move.
