Can you all relate? Changes in Friendship Preferences

[jdw4jesus]

Hey guys!!

As I am nearing 30 (next month) I notice that in my online friendships, I seem to prefer talking in groups (like this one) versus one on one! I am a part of several Facebook ones and Group Me and I seem to be able to get more out of that compared to just texting someone privately.

It's like the older I get, the more I like community. I hope I explain this well! Haha!

Jonathan

 

[JAM2b]

It makes sense. As you age a consideration of different points of view and a variety of personalities becomes more appealing. The more we mature the less we feel the need to be segregated by those who are most familiar and most like us, and we are most able to predict their responses, reactions, and likes and dislikes. We begin to have less need to fit in perfectly with one person or a small group.

I think also as we age we realize more the value of others. We also begin to see the need for a larger network of people for support because you never know what might happen to someone you are close to or depend on or your relationships. The more people you can relate to, interact with, and reach out to, the better off you are.