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Scenario

When friend groups become too polite and lose their chaotic energy

Our weekly friend dinner used to be chaotic and hilarious with everyone talking over each other and telling embarrassing stories, but now we take turns sharing updates about our lives like it's a board meeting. We've become so considerate that we've killed all the beautiful mess that made us love hanging out.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Consideration and care, taken too far, can sanitize the very messiness that makes relationships alive.

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