Best Friends Animal Society is a US animal welfare organization, promoting legislation and providing shelter for 2,000 animals. They were founded in 1986 and have helped reduce euthanasia rates. They offer veterinary services, outreach, and shelter programs, and coordinate disaster responses. They house a variety of animals and aim to rehabilitate them for adoption. Visitors […]
A contact list is used in instant messaging to see when friends are online and communicate in real time. It can be used for personal or professional purposes and grows as the user comes into contact with others. It can be accessed on mobile devices and organized by categories. A contact list is a list […]
Despite being seen as friendly, a 2019 study found that the average American struggles to form new friendships, with most not making any new friends in five years. Shyness, introversion, and a reluctance to go out were cited as reasons. Scientific research shows people have more genetic traits in common with friends than strangers, falling […]
Friendships can turn romantic, especially for men who are more likely to be attracted to female friends. Attraction in friendships can be negative and burdensome, particularly for those in romantic relationships. Men overestimate their attractiveness to female friends while women underestimate their attractiveness to male friends. Middle-aged people report less attraction to friends than younger […]
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar’s theory of “Dunbar’s number” proposes that people can only handle about 150 social relationships at a time. Recent research shows that within that circle, people have on average only five close friends, with 10 others one step away from being “close” and 35 others they are closer to than the remaining 100 […]
Friends of the Library are a group of members who raise funds for public libraries to build their collection and present programs and events. They also act as advocates for the library, manage book sales, publish newsletters, and offer incentives to members. The Friends of the Library are a group of people who pay to […]
