I had a hard time making friendships stick. Joining an articles club changed everything.
Instead of a book club, I belong to an articles club. Here's what we do.
For most of her life, the author struggled to maintain lasting friendships. Unlike her peers, she lacked close connections in adulthood, instead forming fleeting "microwave friends" who disappeared when one person moved on to a new job. Determined to build deeper relationships, she took an unconventional step and reached out to a local blogger to join an articles club she was starting.
The author joined the monthly meetings and discovered that reading in-depth journalism sparked more meaningful conversations than her previous book club. As she continued attending these gatherings over a decade, her friendships deepened. The author's experience with one fellow club member illustrates how discussions about personal struggles over shared parenting experiences fostered a deeper bond. Through the articles club, the author learned to keep friends and maintain meaningful connections.
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