# Why Friendships in America Are Dying Source URL:: https://www.positivelypositive.com/2021/10/17/why-friendships-in-america-are-dying/ As we ease out of our Covid hidey-hole, let’s reinvest our time and energy into being happier and healthier. How about sending this article to an old friend with an invite for a pumpkin latte? It’s a great way to crack the ice and reinvigorate your friendship. ## Highlights > [!quote]+ %%Updated on Mon Feb 26 2024 10:55:24 GMT-0500%% > > Another likely culprit is work. American’s spend more waking hours at work than at home. And, employers are spending more time and energy creating cultures that facilitate deeper office relationships. Part of the reason is having a best friend at work is convenient and it fuels greater performance. However, the pandemic has changed all that.