Daily activities can help social networks evolve, but lasting ties take more
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 15-Apr-2026 21:16 ET (16-Apr-2026 01:16 GMT/UTC)
Almost every big life change, from starting a new school to changing jobs or moving towns, elicits the same advice: get involved and make friends. While there’s some truth to that guidance, it takes more than simply participating in activities to grow a social network, according to research by an international team.
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