Matt Hiller, LCSW, is a therapist in our Lakeview office. He works with adults, adolescents, children, and families. You can read more about him here.
Why has it become hard to develop friendships?
Matt Hiller: Working as a therapist with young adults, I often meet with people who have moved to Chicago and are struggling to make friends. I think this reflects a larger trend where people are relocating for work or school and feel disconnected from their older social networks. Another factor is that there are so many things that compete for people's time and attention. Long work hours, technology, and family responsibilities often reduce the time that people...