We are more likely to be happy if we have a close friend living within a mile,but this requirement may be changing due to which of the following?

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Social media forums and smartphones provide a virtual connection that can simulate the presence of a close friend even if they are not physically close by. This has expanded our ability to maintain close friendships beyond just our immediate physical proximity. Lower fuel prices and an increase in at-home entertainment options may impact how frequently we interact with friends in person, but it does not necessarily change the need for a close friend within a mile. The focus on self by the "Millennial generation" may impact their individual social behavior, but it does not necessarily change the overall trend of needing close friendships for happiness.

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