10 Ways Friendships Are Great For Your Health:

1. Less loneliness and social isolation.

2. Reduced stress

3. Emotional support by: listening — really listening — to your problems validating your feelings doing nice things for you just because helping distract you when you feel sad or upset.

4. Personal development

5. A sense of belonging

6. Support through challenges

7. Friends may extend your life

8. Your pals make you generally healthier

9. Friendships might help keep your mind sharp

10. Friends can help you cope with rejection