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What are ‘friendship snacks’? How memes, voice memos, and more are maintaining friendships in the digital age

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Researchers have found that adult friendships are often maintained through “friendship snacks”.

With busy schedules often making it harder to spend quality time with friends as an adult, sending quick how-are-you texts, adorable animal videos, or memes can be a simple way for friends to maintain their . Even if these interactions tend to ultimately be unsatisfying, they’re not meant to meet the

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