FRIENDSHIP- AN ARTICLE REVIEW
The importance of Friendship,
by
Jane Collingwood is an interesting read and should take just three minutes of
your valuable time.
“The noble man is most involved with wisdom and
friendship.” -Epicurus
There is a vital cause for modern social problems, beyond
just divorce, homelessness and obesity-and that is friendship-says the
author.
Quoting researchers, the author says that our society is
apparently ignoring its importance.
Referring to the Gallup Organization’s director, Tom Rath, the
author says that the former believes that ‘we are all aware of the value of friendship
especially during difficult times.’
In his book, Vital Friends: The People You Can’t Afford To Live
Without, Rath reportedly makes
the point that if you ask people why they became homeless, why their marriage
failed or why they overeat, they often say it is because of the poor quality,
or nonexistence, of friendships. They feel outcast or unloved.
Rath’s research on ‘Friendship’ reportedly yielded some
surprising statistics: If your best friend eats healthily, you are five
times more likely to have a healthy diet yourself. Married people say
friendship is more than five times as important as physical intimacy within
marriage.
Quoting
Vernon, the author says, in conclusion, that it is recommended to spend at
least a fifth of your time with friends, since a close friend is a mirror of yourself.
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