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COVID and the death of friendship
Posted on 10/24/22 at 5:55 am
Posted on 10/24/22 at 5:55 am
I had a really close group of friends, been pretty tight going all the way back to high school 20 years ago. Did stuff together, kids knew each other, etc despite the fact that many of us moved away from “home”. We used to get together a bunch, especially in the fall. Lots of LSU cookouts.
Since Covid hit, I’ve seen this group maybe twice. This group was more than happy to let social interaction die. We invited them to parties for our kids, they declined. Many haven’t held parties for their own kids. Wouldn’t even schedule the football game cookouts, nothing. Communication died out.
It sucks, but I feel like I’ve lost friends that I’ve had since I was a kid. These are people I’ve shared a ton of life experiences with that have all but disappeared. Sure we have friends where we live, but these people don’t share the same base of knowledge. It’s just different I guess. Bad part is, this was one of the things holding us to staying in Louisiana. Now I find myself wondering what we’re still doing here.
I’m sure other have experienced the same types of things. It’s just shocking to me how easily people are willing to isolate themselves from the world. You only get one life and you spend it sitting in your house without any interaction.
Depressing thoughts for a Monday morning, but just curious if anyone else has experienced the same.
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Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:00 am to elprez00
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just curious if anyone else has experienced the same.
Lost a group of friends because they freaked out over Covid? No, can't say that I have.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:00 am to elprez00
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curious if anyone else has experienced the same.
nope out living my life and lots of travel
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:00 am to elprez00
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It’s just shocking to me how easily people are willing to isolate themselves from the world.
I have friends that did this and looking back it seems Covid was the excuse for them to finally not have to be social anymore. Now they’re homebody’s and keep to themselves mostly. Only time I see them is when I make the effort and I have to go to their house because they ain’t leaving.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:02 am to elprez00
I’ve experienced this with a good group of friends but not because of Covid. Most when people start having kids and kids start getting older and more involved in things. People tend to not have as much time or have to really work to make time to spend what little time they have with others.
Unless it’s just super convenient (like direct neighbors) these friendships just fade away.
Unless it’s just super convenient (like direct neighbors) these friendships just fade away.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:02 am to elprez00
Same people acting that way and letting relationships die due to Covid have “I’m vaccinated” Facebook picture filters.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:03 am to elprez00
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just shocking to me how easily people are willing to isolate themselves from the world.
Propaganda is effective.
COVID was/is the biggest propaganda campaign in history.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:12 am to BabyTac
Between Work From Home and covid, I'm convinced most people hate being outside.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:13 am to elprez00
It's the evolution of life, once you get older and establish your own family friends become less and less important.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:18 am to elprez00
YMMV: to me the cooling began after Biden’s “election”, that exposed the political differences. COVID from March onwards was a logical rationale for some to bow out of social gatherings.
This post was edited on 10/25/22 at 6:36 am
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:22 am to The Torch
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It's the evolution of life, once you get older and establish your own family friends become less and less important.
This is the truth for most people. I have friends I've known since I was born but we see each other maybe 1-2 times per year. Everyone is off doing their own thing.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:23 am to elprez00
If they let Covid get between you and them, then you neither want nor need them as “friends,” anyway.
TL/DR: frick’em.
TL/DR: frick’em.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:23 am to Pepperoni
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YMMV: to me the cooling began after 2019 November “election”, that exposed the political differences. COVID from March onwards was a logical rationale for some to bow out of social gatherings.
And it’s only one side that cools lifelong relationships due to political differences
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:25 am to Pepperoni
No worries, you'll be able to rekindle your relationships in the metaverse!
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:25 am to TheFlyingTiger
Who is a nurse on here??
Would love to see their opinion
Would love to see their opinion
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:26 am to elprez00
Yep I’ve lost my brother to this lie. His politics built a wall and because I refused the vax, he refuses to see me.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:32 am to elprez00
I've been experiencing this for the last 5 years or so, it just seems inevitable as people settle into their careers, marriages, parenthood, etc. that friendships take a backseat and start to fade unless people put a lot of effort into prioritizing and maintaining those relationships. COVID did seem to accelerate this process, but I think it was happening anyway.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:32 am to elprez00
Consider it a blessing, anyone low IQ and or gullible enough to fall for the plandemic is no loss.
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:34 am to elprez00
Reach out to the husbands you know.
I guarantee it's the wives driving this bullshite.
I guarantee it's the wives driving this bullshite.
This post was edited on 10/24/22 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 10/24/22 at 6:36 am to elprez00
I think it’s just made it easier for anti-social people to turn down social opportunities.
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