Tim, a solicitor from Canberra, expressed his frustration, noting the increase of last-minute cancellations. 'It can be annoying, but I understand how things change.' He shared how he's adjusted his expectations, almost anticipating that half of social plans may not happen due to burning out.
Reflecting on societal changes, Tim attributed flaking to widespread burnout and the overwhelming nature of constant connectivity. 'Everyone is burned out. I feel like I am under constant communication bombardment,' he said, highlighting that social events often clash with people's need for rest.
Many respondents pointed out that the ease of texting to cancel plans has led to a normalization of inconsiderate behavior. One person stated, 'Being able to just send a quick text to cancel means people don’t face the responsibility of letting someone down.'
The article notes that many feel social media contributes to growing social fragmentation. 'A general sense of apathy and increasing normalization of inconsiderate behavior' were factors mentioned in relation to relationships suffering due to personal entitlement.
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