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When friend groups drift apart despite staying connected online

Our friend group used to hang out in person all the time but now we just heart each other's posts and everyone says we should get together but nobody actually organizes anything and I think we're all waiting for someone else to make the first move.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital connection has replaced real gathering, leaving everyone responsible for and committed to nothing.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Social media and loneliness?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.