You reminded me about what the most important thing in life is.

Do you know what I think it is?

Friends... best friends.

-From Friend Green Tomatoes

We stand on the brink of a significant social phenomenon, as people have become increasingly disconnected from one another...
Yet basic human instinct is to feel part of a community or tribe... people engaging in these communities are likely to be happier, healthier, and to have a longer life expectancy.

From: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of the American Community by Robert Putnam

Yet love and intimacy are at the root of what makes us sick and what makes us well. Connections with other people affect not only the quality of our lives but also our survival. Study after study find that people who feel lonely are many times more likely to get cardiovascular disease than those who have a strong sense of connectio and community. When we understand the connection between how we live and how long we live, it's easier to make different choices. ...Relationships are among the most powerful determinants of our well-being and survival.

From: Newsweek "Love is Real Medicine" October 3, 2005