The Evolutionary Benefit of Friendship

Friendships need to be carefully acquired to avoid negative influences. Friendships need a continuous effort that can be difficult to manage. They will go through ups and downs and will be subject to time pressure and geographical constraints.

However, our ability to form friendships is critical and a fundamental part of who we are.

Friendships create diversity. Your chances of dealing with certain problems are increased if you have friends with different skillsets.

• For instance, the death of a partner. Your survival is dependent on having close friends who can support you through difficult times.
• Friends with different interests, strengths, and weaknesses provide a safe space to help us test our ideas and develop our character.
• Friends with different talents can help us realize our own potential.
• Our life expectancy increases with a network of reliable friends.