How to Be a Better Human How to keep close friendships (w/ Aminatou Sow)
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Aug 4, 2025 Aminatou Sow, a journalist and the host of Call Your Girlfriend, explores the nuances of maintaining close friendships. She discusses the vital role of honest communication and why attending couples counseling with a friend can be transformative. Aminatou reflects on the impact of the pandemic on relationships, stressing the need for small gestures and open dialogues. She also dives into the emotional depth of storytelling in obituaries and how personal narratives shape our lives, all while rejecting the relentless chase for self-improvement.
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Friendship Needs Work Too
- Friendships require effort and conversations just like romantic relationships to last.
- Society expects friendships but rarely teaches how to maintain them through life changes.
Long-Distance Friendships Pre-Pandemic
- Aminatou was used to long-distance friendships before the pandemic due to her background.
- She found COVID lockdowns mimicked her existing long-distance connection routines with friends.
Communicate to Maintain Friendships
- Communicate honestly with friends about challenges like time and availability.
- Small gestures like sending postcards can keep connections strong despite distance.
