My college friends and I have this group chat where we constantly share throwback photos and inside jokes but when we actually get together it feels forced because we're all trying to be who we were 15 years ago instead of who we are now.
More people experience this than they realize.
Social nostalgia can prevent authentic connection in evolved relationships.
“Where Are You with Nostalgia — its function and its limits?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.