From the Editor: Why I need more friends
Lessons on loneliness and health
Levels promotes its NextLevel podcast and invites feedback while sharing the Editorial Director's personal story of loss and the importance of social connections. The campaign highlights the role relationships play in physical health, citing expert research. It emphasizes the value of strong social ties in predicting survival and overall well-being.
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Back with lessons from my unusual summer. And a reminder to check out our new NextLevel podcast—the guests have been spectacular. As always, we appreciate any feedback. — Mike Haney, Editorial Director
Why I need more friends ... and so do you
I had a weird summer. In May, I lost my 83-year-old father unexpectedly. He’d lived alone most of his adult life, and though I talked to him every week, I only saw him once or twice a year. I can’t know how lonely he felt, but I remember him saying the hard part about living that long is watching everyone die before you.
In the aftermath, I spent a lot of time back in my home state of Minnesota, where my closest friends still live—guys I’ve known since elementary school. I only see them a few times a year, but having them around this summer made all the difference. We’re stoic Midwesterners, so there were more jokes than hugs, but the depth of the ties was what mattered.
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