How to Cultivate Genuine Friendships in a Digital Age
Before the internet, creating a friendship with someone was pretty straightforward. Two people went to the same school, attended the same religious group, or worked together. That shared interest proved enough to establish a rapport that eventually blossomed into a friendship. Keeping updated was easy, too. In-person conversation or a good old-fashioned landline phone call sufficed for interaction and the latest news. Now, there are infinitely more channels of connection and ways to stay in touch with or make new friends. You can call, text, video chat, direct message, or hop on a real-time vi...