Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shattering box office records, but underneath the action is a simple truth—you weren't made to do life alone. In this article, author Chris Pennington shares his own story of isolation, how the only thing God called bad in his original creation was loneliness, and simple tips you can put into place to kick-start your own friendships.

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