I live in a small town where there aren’t really many people I’ve met who I can confide in and call a friend. I’ve worked different jobs here and gotten involved in different activities and communities, and still haven’t really found anyone to click with.
On the other hand, I basically have a limitless supply of potential friends online. Some have helped me more than any in-person friends have and are genuinely great people who I’ve also ended up meeting in person.
Do social media friends count towards the social tier in the hierarchy of needs?
How many friends are considered adequate anyway?
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