The Art of Low Maintenance Friendships: Is Less Really More? | Hola familia! Welcome to the first episode of the new season of Too Long For A Voice Note. In this episode we explore the concept of Low Maintenance Friendships. 🌟 Are these effortless connections the secret to lasting bonds, or do they lack the depth of more demanding relationships? Join us as we explore the nuances of friendship maintenance and what it means in today's fast-paced world. 

🔍 In this episode we explore: 

• The definition of Low Maintenance Friendships 

• The pros and cons of having low-maintenance connections 

• Expert insights and statistics on friendships 

• How this topic became really popular amongst the Gen-Z generation and Tik Tok Users 

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Understand what it means to have of low-maintenance friendships

• People using this concept as an excuse to be an AWFUL friend 

• The balance between depth and ease in your friendships

• Decline of close friendships in UK and US the last decade 

Resources: 

• If you have no close friends at all, you’re not alone: Our post-pandemic social lives in data https://www.euronews.com/health/2023/02/15/fewer-friends-less-time-to-hang-out-what-data-says-of-our-friendships-post-pandemic-world

• My Best Friend & I Are Long-Distance — & I Love It https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/long-distance-friendship-benefits

• The Problem With Low Maintenance Friendships - https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/low-maintenance-friendship

💌 As always familia, we want to hear from YOU! Share your stories and questions about low-maintenance friendships in the comments below or via our social media channels. Do you find low-maintenance relationships actually useful and necessary? 

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