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When extended family relationships become superficial with age

My cousins and I used to have inside jokes that would make us laugh until our stomachs hurt at every family gathering but now we just make small talk about our jobs and I wonder if growing up means losing the people who knew you when you were ridiculous.

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Maturity need not require the sacrifice of shared silliness.

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