Our friend group has this text thread that used to be fun but now it's where we all perform being okay when most of us are actually struggling, and no one wants to be the person who brings down the vibe. We used to share real things with each other but somewhere along the way we started curating even our closest friendships and now I don't know how to get back to being honest without seeming like I'm breaking some unspoken rule.
More people experience this than they realize.
The pressure to maintain an upbeat digital presence has infected intimate friendships, creating a shared loneliness disguised as connection.
“Where Are You with Love in the digital age?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.