The hottest Friendship Substack posts right now

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"All That Will Matter Is That I Was Here"

Apposition • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
📚 Literature Fiction Family Psychological Friendship Trauma
  1. The story follows the intertwined lives of three childhood friends as they grow up and face consequences of their youthful actions.
  2. The book uses a unique writing style with subtle and dark imagery to convey deeper emotional themes and traumas.
  3. The main character's actions in the present hold symbolism and reflect back on the shared histories and hidden secrets of the village.
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Finding Paige

cruiseandpaul • 0 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
⚔ Fiction Mystery Suspense Friendship Truth Justice
  1. Olivia's determination to uncover the truth about Paige shows love and resilience.
  2. A mysterious stranger provides crucial information that disrupts Olivia's investigation.
  3. Unveiling shocking truths challenges Olivia's perception, blurring lines between victim and perpetrator.

Stoneybrook: Chapter Eighteen

cruiseandpaul • 0 implied HN points • 18 Aug 23
⚔ Fiction Fantasy Adventure Friendship
  1. Claudia signed various papers for her undercover operation in a store basement with a secret business operation.
  2. Karen shared a story from her past about a rebellious Harry Potter club that led to a secret society in underground passageways.
  3. The passageways, stemming from a secret passage, contain various shops, dining places, and activities with a unique structure and hidden entrances.

GRANTED: November newsletter on work and psychology

Granted • 0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 14
🏥 Health & Wellness Psychology Work Empathy Public Speaking Friendship
  1. The Benjamin Franklin Effect describes how someone turned a hater into a fan through giving, backed by psychological research.
  2. Social media affects our friendships and social interactions, impacting how many true friends we can have.
  3. Empathy is a crucial quality often misunderstood by leaders, leading to broken relationships and communication breakdowns.

"Apologies to my Instagram friends who don't know the Twitter version of me"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Social media Friendship Influencers Trends Technology
  1. Twitter is for news, politics, hot takes, and unpopular opinions while Instagram is for lifestyle content like recipes, makeup tips, and aesthetic photos.
  2. The new social media platform Threads, meant to combine Twitter and Instagram features, is causing confusion among users as they navigate different norms and audiences.
  3. The rise of friend-making apps like BumbleBFF indicates a shift towards online methods of connecting due to factors like Covid, long work hours, and increasing loneliness.

The white-male effect

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 25 Sep 20
🎭️ Culture Friendship Work Music Internet Media
  1. The close friendship between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her reporter friend showed remarkable devotion to principles and ethics.
  2. An exploration into how the 'white-male effect' in Silicon Valley leads to ignoring risks in pursuit of innovation.
  3. Investigations reveal the extent to which websites track user data, with tools available to uncover trackers and ad cookies.

How to stop having transactional friends

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Friendship Relationships Emotions Self-Improvement Social media
  1. Consider moving away from having transactional friendships and focus on the value of genuine relationships.
  2. It's important to appreciate and prioritize friends who offer honest feedback and support, even when no payment is involved.
  3. Friendship is about more than just transactions - genuine connections and meaningful interactions make a significant difference.