alt Hacker NewsMaybe I'm old school, but if you can erase someone from your life because you block them on an app, this probably was not 'real-life'?
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pbxdw3 • yesterday at 10:13 PM
This doesn't match my experience with friendship at all. Almost all of my friends it takes at least some positive effort to continue our relationship. I at least have to respond to messages or answer phone calls. People end real-life friendships all the time.
jacobgkau • yesterday at 10:09 PM
The only situations you can't stop seeing someone you don't like IRL are:
1) School 2) Work 3) Very small town
If you live in a major metro area, it's pretty easy to not see people, especially if you're actively wanting to avoid them.
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bluefirebrand • yesterday at 9:52 PM
How is that really any different than screening their phone calls or ignoring them if they come to the door?
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In 2026, the way that friends who don't see each other at work/school arrange to meet and maintain that friendship, is via WhatsApp or the local equivalent.