"Friendship is the original life hack," friendship expert Matt Ritter believes. And while plenty of people may try to optimize their lives with better sleep, healthier eating, or stricter fitness routines, the best version of yourself may simply show up when you're surrounded by your friends.
As great as friends can be, though, building and maintaining those relationships isn't exactly effortless. And when you don't prioritize your catchups or hangouts, loneliness has a way of creeping in fast. According to Ritter, this is why it's so important to become and find a "doorbell friend."
