Dr. Mehl, who conducted the study, said that those subjects who spent more time in deep conversation were happier than those who just skimmed the surface. "We know that interpersonal connection and integration is a core fundamental foundation of human happiness," he said.
Though it was only a small study, and there is further work being done on the hypothesis, it does seem intuitively true. Humans are social animals and feel the need to connect with other people. We have all experienced those moments where you feel truly connected with another person. And though we might accept it as read, it is gratifying to remind ourselves of the importance of real relationships, when so much of our inter-personal contact is now filtered through online networks, where they ultimately become superficial and less emotionally rewarding.
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