That we are Social Beings

Sociologists and psychologists are emphasizing that we are social beings, and thus, that our happiness relies heavily on social satisfaction (having friends, feeling needed, loved, respected, belonging, etc).

I am pleased to see more about this specific type of study (our social needs being related directly to our happiness) because I have always felt strongly that this was indeed the case for me.

I have always felt and believed, that I would not move far in my life without some type of real, recognizable, and invested social support (from my friends, boyfriends, or family). And, for me, this has been true.

Finally, at the age of 29, and aware that the situation is always changing, I feel that I have some true similar friends and fit in to the city I live in (San Francisco). This has absolutely enabled me to have more confidence in pursuing my own dreams, rather than hold back out of fear and lack of support.

Sometimes, for better or worse, things just take time. I knew that this (needing some specific social support) was what I needed in order to further in my own personal goals, but getting it was still not that easy. However, in fact, as I write this, I want to highlight that moving to the right city for me - one that fit with who I was and with what I liked to do, and that also offered the right kinds of opportunity and growth was key. It has made all the difference in my life.

Here is the Atlantic Monthly Article on new insights into our Happiness.