Eat Your Crust The Medium Friend
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Jul 17, 2024 Explore the intriguing world of 'medium friends'—those relationships that fall between best buddies and mere acquaintances. The hosts discuss how adult life redefines friendship tiers and the emotional effort required to maintain these connections. They tackle feelings of insecurity and the evolving nature of friendships, reflecting on how social media can reveal surprises about those close to us. With humor and warmth, the conversation highlights the unique value of low-pressure friendships that still add meaning to our lives.
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Medium Friends Defined
- "Medium friends" are genuine friends with shared experiences but limited interaction.
- They require more effort to schedule with than close friends, with invisible boundaries on time spent together.
Limited Vocabulary for Friendships
- We lack vocabulary to define platonic relationships, unlike romantic ones.
- "Friend" is a generic term, often used inaccurately for acquaintances, highlighting the need for more specific language.
Long-Distance Close Friends
- Crystal considers physically distant friends close friends, despite infrequent contact.
- Strong connections persist even with less frequent interaction, questioning conventional definitions.