I found the following blurb on the pages of Psychology Today. "People who have many friends and who spend a large amount of time with them live longer than people with fewer social outlets, according to a study of elderly adults. . .Over the course of 10 years, the most socially connected of subjects were 22 percent less likely to die than people who had few close friends and little social contact. Researchers speculate that close friends help their companions stay on top of physical and emotional problems." The researchers did not see the same connection with longevity and time spent with family. Could it be that one cannot open up to family in the same way as with friends? I think so. There is a lot of emotion connected with family relationships.
One of the primary characteristics of the first century church was fellowship (Acts 2:42). They liked to be together! There is nothing better than having a small-group Bible study and coffee!
Grace & Peace
Tom
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