As there’s lots of talk about creating a village / being a villager, what’s missing from the conversation is why anyone would want to have us as a villager. What are WE bringing to the table?

Research shows that people make friends for five reasons:

• Career

• Mating

• Desirable Qualities (interpersonal chemistry, shared hobbies and passions)

• Emotional Support

• Sociability

How can you help your friends (or village) with what’s important to them? If you want people to include you in their lives, you have to care about what they care about. These are the musical notes of friendship.