Friendship in a 24/7 Digital World (1 of 2)
Seen many stories about ghosting. But there’s another trend: the "Professional Breakup."
I had a strange experience recently when I spent a week offline to focus on work, volunteer projects, and my foster kitty.
During that week, a professional friend sent me a long note. He told me he was leaving our connection for his own mental health.
Because I hadn't logged into WhatsApp for 7 days, he felt I wasn't "there for him" enough despite being there for him all year!
Why do people "poof" or break up with friends so quickly?
Some people need daily messages to feel safe. If you don't reply fast, they feel dropped!
There’s a real human with a real life on the other side of the screen. We start treating people like phone apps. If they don't update every day, we think they're broken.
It’s not about your value. It’s about their capacity. If you're busy fostering animals or building a career, you're practicing real-world Presence. That's a high-vibe way to live.
