A close friend is someone who can make you laugh when things are at their worst, but also make you cry when things are at their best. They know how to make you feel better about yourself even if it means pointing out the things that aren't working so well.

How many close friends do you really have now in your life? Are they from your childhood, from school, or someone you met at a job?

These are the places most people find close friendships. These days it is much more difficult to connect with people in person. More people are working from home so interactions with others are limited. People's heads are buried in their phones and most likely have on headphones. How awkward is that trying to get their attention?

What I have found are communities on-line through different social media sites. You would be surprised how many people you connect with are in your area. Think of a cause or interest you have and there are groups for them.

I created a group on Facebook called The Mental Mechanics. It focuses on bettering a person through understanding their physical, mental, and spiritual connections. Every person I have invited has these things in common and they also want to help others in their own unique way.

If you are interested in having better more meaningful connections and conversations please check it out. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thementalmechanics .

Life is better when you feel connected to others.