As the Barbara Streisand song “People Who Need People” suggests, those of us who “need people” in our lives are the “luckiest people in the world”.  We humans are built for community.  We thrive in the presence of others, and can wither if we’re isolated.

In this episode, we’ll explore four broad areas in which we benefit from the company of others:  they provide companionship; they help validate us; they contribute to our growth; and they let us engage in rich social interactions, by providing us with feedback.

Dr. Claude Cruz is a relationship and intimacy coach based in the Portland, OR area. He holds a PhD in Human Sexuality from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS), as well as a Professional Sex Coach certification from Sex Coach U. Dr. Claude is passionate about promoting and supporting deep human connection. He develops and delivers workshops and other events regarding that topic, as well as being available for individual and couples intimacy coaching. He can be contacted at [email protected].

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