do-your-friends-actually-like-you.html

8/11/2016

In this thought-provoking New York Times opinion piece, the author delves into the question of whether our friends actually like us or whether they are just putting up with us. It explores the complexities of human relationships and discusses the concept of "friendship obligations" - the feeling that we owe something to our friends and therefore stick around even if we don't truly like them. The article further explores the idea of being socially rejected and the emotional impact it can have. It ultimately encourages readers to reflect on their own friendships and strive for genuine connections.

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