On the importance of socializing, and how hobbies can keep us social.
Socializing is crucial for our mental and physical well-being
Really crucial:
As adults, our social connections usually diminish
The non-romantic relationships we do maintain tend to take on a secondary role:
Moreover, many times, these relationships adopt a stale and monotonous form.
Why do we get less social as we grow older?
There are probably several reasons for the decline of our social interactions. One of them is life’s obligations, such as family and work. Another reason is that the character of our social relationships changes as we grow older: as we become more complex as individuals, so are our relationships – making them more demanding. We also become more set in our minds, and hence pickier – making the process of matching and attaching with new people rare.
Fortunately, social interaction doesn’t need to be meaningful or strong to be beneficial:
Another reason for the decrease in our social relations is that we naturally lose touch or fall out of love with old acquaintances. On the other hand, we don’t meet enough people in our daily lives to form new relationships to replace them.
Hobbies can present social opportunities
Hobbies can supply us with the platform to keep meeting new people, in a relaxed, playful, and intriguing setting. Allowing us to either form new meaningful relationships or simply enjoy occasional and superficial – and yet congenial and beneficial – social interaction. Hobbies can also present an opportunity to liven up our existing relationships.
Socializing Hobbies Collection
Each hobby page is designed to inspire and help you get started.
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