Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

"We live, according to the cliche, in an age of 'instant communication'. Only we don't. The meaningful exchange of ideas, emotions, and understanding? That still takes time. It always has."

"The friendship didn't die from lack of technology. It died from too much of it, from the exhausting expectation of perpetual availability."

The expectation for instant communication has led to anxiety and superficial connections, contrasting with past relationships that developed over time. Despite having tools for immediate interaction, meaningful exchanges require time and effort. The pressure to be constantly available can turn conversations into obligations, weakening friendships. A statistic reveals that only 15% of young people view phone calls as the most important communication method, indicating a shift in how relationships are maintained in the digital age.

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