My partner and I used to send each other memes constantly throughout the day and now when I send one they just heart react it without responding and I've started overthinking every meme I share wondering if I'm being annoying or if we've just grown apart digitally. We used to build whole inside jokes from random internet content and now it feels like I'm performing comedy to an audience of one who's politely clapping.
More people experience this than they realize.
The spontaneous digital language you built together has become stilted, and neither of you knows how to restore the playful intimacy of shared online humor.
“Where Are You with Memes and digital humor?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.