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I Lost a Bunch of Friends After Taking Some Time Out for Myself
I set my boundaries a little too firmly, and now I can go weeks without speaking to a mate. How do I reconnect with people?
You Probably Don’t Know What ‘Phubbing' Is, But You Do It Constantly
A 2016 study explains why you can't stop looking at your phone, even when you are ostensibly having fun with your friends.
I Asked My Friends What They'd Write on Their Gravestones
"If you were walking around a cemetery and I made you laugh from the depths of the afterlife, my mission is complete."
Why I’ve Been Unfollowing Some of My Favourite Influencers
It felt weird to stop following people I’d supported for years. But changing who you hang out with is normal, both in real life and online.
This Summer, Invite Yourself to Stuff
Risking a smidgen of cool-guy reputation is worth it to be with friends at the cool new disco dance spot, or whatever’s going on on Instagram these days.
How to Deal with Crushing Vaccine FOMO
After a long, lonely year, it can be hard to sit around, feeling like everyone you know is getting jabbed without you.
Working While Vacationing Can Be an Absolute Disaster
Sun-Sea-Slack sounds like a white-collar worker’s wet dream, but the toxic combination of tech fails and FOMO can easily ruin your workcations.
The Hype New Streetwear Brand to Buy and Flip Is... Lidl
Lidl's streetwear-inspired collection is reselling like hotcakes, proving the power of scarcity marketing.
If You Miss Your Casual Friendships, Consider Starting a House Party Slack
When we shrink our lives down to bubbles and pods, we lose access to the low-stakes connections that are good for our well-being. Here's how to fix that.
The Pandemic Has Created a Whole New Type of FOMO
If you're feeling like everyone hates you because you're seeing so many sort-of-friends hanging out without you, you're not alone.