Friendship increases your  sense  of  belonging and purpose

increases your  happiness

reduces  stress

improves self-confidence and/or self-worth

can  help  with  trauma

encourages  you  to  avoid  or stop  unhealthy  lifestyles  or  habits

can  encourage  exercise

can  extend your  life span

can help to  keep or obtain a  sharp  mind

can reduce  your  risk for a  first  time  heart  attack  by  50%