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We were not meant to be solitary creatures.  We have a drive within us to seek out relationships, whether it’s through family, friends, or a romantic partner.  Friends can be so beneficial in fact, that in Glamour magazine’s March issue they reported on a study that had people carry a large load up a hill;  when accompanied with a friend, that load or the climb didn’t appear as heavy or high.  But what do you do when there are no friends to help you carry your load?  Just like in Rachel’s article, givers can sometimes find themselves alone due to constantly being there for others, and not finding anyone in their corners.  Here are seven different ways for you to encourage yourself when the load seems too heavy to burden by yourself.