This issue of Headlines discusses the decline of adult friendships in recent years and the importance of meaningful relationships for overall well-being. The article highlights the negative impact of hyperindividualism and modern self-care trends, which prioritize the self over connections with others. It also explores the benefits of living near friends and the efforts of the live-near-your-friends movement to bring people closer together. The article acknowledges the challenge of tackling the loneliness epidemic and suggests simple steps like reaching out to friends to foster connection. The author shares their personal experience and emphasizes the importance of addressing meaningful relationships in the mental health space.
https://headlineshq.substack.com/p/issue-no-029-live-near-your-friends