Overheard: We have so much in common!!

In the mania that accompanies daily life, it’s nice to have friends around that really “get you.” You can come home from work and complain about your co-workers and boss to your friends. And, of course, they immediately understand and empathize with you. They understand your frustration immediately.

Initially, you think it’s because they are your friends. Nope. It turns out you are genetically pre-disposed to seek out people who are like you. You associate and find yourself around people with similar beliefs, values, and otherwise similar opinions on the same ideas. It’s called homophily.

So, the next time you see your friend and think you’re lucky you have friends. Maybe you should realize that you’re lucky to have such good genes.