When we’re young children

【题目】When we’re young children, many of us seem to have little trouble making new friends.       【1】     . As adults, we tend to become more guarded with new people and have less time to devote to friendships. Consequently, most of us find it much harder to make new friends. If you’ve never experienced a close friendship, even as a child, you may find it even harder. But we all need and want good friends, even those of us who may sometimes pretend otherwise.

The need for friends is instinctual (本能的). Our survival used to depend on having friends to hunt and find food with, to help us build shelter and keep our families safe.  【2】   They add meaning to life. They help you enjoy the good times and overcome the difficult ones. While strong relationships with friends can be a huge source of fun and pleasure, they are also important for your physical and emotional health.

Good friends can：

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Even if it’s just having someone to share your problems with, friends can help you cope with serious illness, the loss of a job or loved one, the break­up of a relationship, or any other challenge in life.

● Help you to reach your goals.

Whether you’re trying to get fit, give up smoking, or otherwise improve your life, encouragement from a friend can really boost your willpower.   【4】

● Improve your mood.

Happiness can be infectious.  【5】

● Reduce stress and depression.

Having an active social life can benefit your immune system and help reduce isolation, a major factor for depression.

A. Friendships take time to form and even more time to deepen.

B. Provide support when you're going through tough times.

C. But as we age, friendships grow and develop differently.

D. Spending time with positive friends can be happy.

E. Yet they are less important nowadays.

F. It also increases your chances of success.

G. Today，good friends are just as important.