Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Why we may still be choosing our friends like it's the Stone Age

Choosing friends may involve more than clicking with others who share our interests or outlooks. According to new research, people may select friends based on traits that made them valuable survival partners in our evolutionary past.

Why we may still be choosing our friends like it's the Stone Age
Image: Phys.org
Choosing friends may involve more than clicking with others who share our interests or outlooks. According to new research, people may select friends based on traits that made them valuable survival partners in our evolutionary past.

Originally published at Phys.org

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