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Friendships and Social Support's Correlation with Happiness

Studies have found a positive correlation between happiness and the strength of an individual's social connections. Happier people tend to have a larger number of friends, enjoy higher-quality social relationships, benefit from stronger social support systems, and engage in more frequent interactions with their friends.

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