Status Updates From Big Friendship: How We Keep...

Finished the chapter on ‘The Stretch’ and definitely resonated more with Ann here - “The longer she’s been friends with someone, the more she’ll stretch without reciprocity. But even that has its limits. For Ann, deciding not to stretch usually ends up feeling like a slow fade, now a clean break ...” - Pg. 97.

“Some people will have you believe that by sharing knowledge you’ve gained, you are losing your advantage. It’s simply not true. Shine Theory has only moved us closer to our goals. We have gained so much by sharing information that helped our friends get new jobs, make more money, or navigate tricky work problems.” - Pg. 74

Note to self: Look up Kath Weston’s, the anthropologist, research about ‘chosen family.’ Pg. 52

“It’s possible to go months without seeing a longtime friend and still feel close to them, but new friends require steady investment.” -Pg. 23

I also totally get the concept of ‘social moochers.’ -Pg. 24