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What is one reason why friendships may change as people get older?
What is one reason why friendships may change as people get older?
- People have more free time and can hang out with friends more often.
- People get busy with work and family, and have less time to spend with friends. (correct)
- People move away from their friends and it becomes harder to stay in touch. (correct)
- People's personalities remain the same and they want to do the same things.
What is a consequence of having a job and a family as we get older?
What is a consequence of having a job and a family as we get older?
- We have more free time to spend with friends
- We are more likely to change our personalities
- We are less likely to move away from our friends
- We are busy and have less time to hang out with friends (correct)
What is a common reason for people to make new friends when they are young?
What is a common reason for people to make new friends when they are young?
- Because they have a lot of free time to travel
- Because they are more shy and don't know how to approach others
- Because they are forced to by their parents
- Because they spend a lot of time near each other at work or school (correct)
Why do people often do activities together when they are young?
Why do people often do activities together when they are young?
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What is a result of not doing things together with friends over time?
What is a result of not doing things together with friends over time?
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What can happen to our personalities as we get older?
What can happen to our personalities as we get older?
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Study Notes
Forming Friendships
- Many important friendships begin when we are young, whether in childhood, high school, or college.
- It's often easier to make new friends when we're younger due to shared environments like work, school, or living in the same neighborhood.
- Proximity and frequent interactions contribute to forming close friendships.
Characteristics of Younger Friendships
- Younger individuals have more free time, allowing for more opportunities to spend time with friends and engage in activities together.
- Shared experiences and activities help strengthen friendships.
Changes in Friendships
- As people get older, friendships can change or evolve due to various factors.
- Having a job, starting a family, and leading busy lives can leave little time for socializing with friends.
Impact of Life Changes on Friendships
- Moving away from friends can make it difficult to maintain relationships, leading to a change in the friendship.
- When friends no longer engage in activities together, their relationships may drift apart over time.
Personal Growth and Friendships
- As people grow older, their personalities and interests may change, leading to a desire to do different things and potentially forming new friendships.
- This shift in priorities can cause friendships to evolve or change.
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Explore how friendships evolve and change as people grow older. Discover the reasons behind these shifts and their impact on our lives.
