Why are friendships important to an individual's emotional well-being?

Question

Why are friendships important to an individual's emotional well-being?

Answer 1

Most ( definitely not all) people are naturally sociable beings. Socialization includes positive interactions with others. And those positive interactions improve one's sense of self and overall happiness. Having friends ensures that at least some of the time, you will be having positive social interactions. That's why friendships in general, are important to people.

Answer 2

Emotions are made of human interaction, melted by culture present and past (main tendencies and tradition) and is part of future (dreams). Human beings need to feel links also through emotion.

Friendship is the privileged place of action that for sure shapes lives.

Answer 3

Because if people were left to themselves, then everyone would realize how miserable life is. It distracts from everyday troubles.