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Friendships and loneliness: The adult reality

Patricia Szilagyi
January 9, 2026

Are we lonelier than ever despite being "connected" online? Love Matters explores why making and keeping friends today feels so hard — and how to change that.

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More followers, fewer friends: In this episode of Love Matters, Leeza Mangaldas sits down with artist, illustrator, and feminist thinker Priyanka Paul for an unfiltered conversation about the friendship crisis of our times. From ghosting and "polite friendships" to the impact of social media and doomscrolling, they explore why adult friendships feel harder, and what it takes to nurture real connection. Tune in and join the conversation about why friendships matter more than ever.

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