I agree with everything said but it’s just a blinding glimpse of the obvious. He takes the entire piece to explain how proximity drives relationships. He then tries to explain how that’s bad only to the d with “ I’ve discovered that meaningful relationships require effort that goes beyond convenience. They need vulnerability, not just proximity. They require choosing to show up when there’s no obligation, no routine, no external reason to be there.”
Ok so add “vulnerability” to proximity and all is well.
The question should be, why does proximity not lead to lasting friendships?
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They often do, as long as you’re proximate.