Many adults today are surrounded by people yet still feel isolated, and friendship educator Jewel Hohman says the issue isn’t a lack of social interaction—it’s a misunderstanding of how friendship actually works.
She explains that meaningful friendship is a learned skill, not something that happens automatically or effortlessly. Without learning how to build, maintain, and deepen connections, relationships can remain surface-level, leaving people feeling disconnected.
Jewel notes that this gap in understanding has only grown in a post-COVID, digital-first world, especially for younger generations. By treating friendship as something worth learning and practicing, people can create stronger bonds, improve emotional well-being, and feel more genuinely connected in their everyday lives.
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