Build positive long-term relationships

I do go see my one buddy on a regular basis now, so that’s very positive. :c)

I’ve been seeking out a couple of my friends on a regular basis, albeit often to accomplish mutual goals. (Though that’s generally what men do, as opposed to just frittering away the hours.) One of them is talking about leaving the area, although you never know with him! lol That would suck, but…that’s life. Anyway, this is working. :c)

We human beings are social creatures. The extent to which we’re socially connected is the extent to which we’re happy. True, different people have differing levels of need for connectedness. Mine is high.

Many of the choices I’ve made over the years have had a very negative effect on my level of social connectedness. I’ve moved around a lot, which simply KILLS the development of social support systems.

This is a challenge, because I don’t know that I want to live out my days here. However, I need to live as if that’s what I’ll be doing, or as if those relationships will survive a future move.

It is crucial that I develop new, positive relationships that will be part of my life for the long term.