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Why long-distance friendships leave us craving physical presence

I have three close friends who all live in different cities and I'm starting to wonder if digital friendship is enough or if I need people I can actually hug.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Digital intimacy can maintain emotional connection while highlighting the irreplaceable value of physical proximity.

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