It’s hardly possible to form genuine connections with hundreds of people at once. This is why someone who has a ton of friends often feels lonelier than someone who has one or two close ones. We all crave human connection – even those introverts who deny it. And when loneliness creeps in, it can make you settle for the quickest and easiest interactions. These superficial connections come in many forms. You might engage in small talk with strangers but never go beyond that… You could prioritize followers and comment sections on social media over face-to-face interactions… Or maybe you surround yourself with large groups of people who never interact with you beyond the surface level…
