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When Did It Become So Hard to Make Friends?
August 17, 2026
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When Did It Become So Hard to Make Friends?
“People want to be seen and valued and connected, but when the rubber meets the road, it can be hard,” says Kristen Lee, a clinical social worker and behavioral science professor at Northeastern University who studies social connection.
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When asked why he became involved, Peters referenced a recent report authored by Andrew Sum, director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University, whom he’s heard speak a number of times on the subject of the importance of employment opportunities for young people. He said Sum’s message has always been consistent — […]