We Need To Talk About What It Means To Build Real Friendships versus Digital Connections

No friends or online communities are not an option

4 min readMay 26, 2022

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Loneliness makes you sick.

Humans are wired to connect. That’s why social media is so enticing. An easy, quick, yet non-committal, way to connect with others.

Claudia Brose

Written by Claudia Brose

Writer, Event-Creator, Marketing Professional turned Rebel against a rushed world | Japan mad | Cyclist | #Self-Awareness #Lifestyle #Mindset | claudiabrose.com

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