Quitting social media showed me who my friends were… a grand total of two people outside my family were willing to make specific effort to keep in touch with me outside social media. The rest of my “friends” disappeared when I deleted my accounts, and it was a hard wake up call that nearly no one wants to interact with me if they have to make any actual effort to do so.
I mean—I don’t take this as a reflection on myself, but it says a lot about people’s attitudes towards platonic relationships these days that they won’t be your friend if it takes more than zero effort.
Quitting social media showed me who my friends were… a grand total of two people outside my family were willing to make specific effort to keep in touch with me outside social media. The rest of my “friends” disappeared when I deleted my accounts, and it was a hard wake up call that nearly no one wants to interact with me if they have to make any actual effort to do so.
I mean—I don’t take this as a reflection on myself, but it says a lot about people’s attitudes towards platonic relationships these days that they won’t be your friend if it takes more than zero effort.
Have you read the book The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston? One of the best books I’ve ever read! 5 stars all the way.
I haven't read it, but I'm off to check it out right now! Thanks, Cristin! XO . T