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All Out with Jon Dean

Loneliness: How Catch-Up Culture is Ruining Modern Friendships

February 18, 2026·1h 0m
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Is catch-up culture and ‘putting things in the diary’ ruining modern friendships?I live alone and need someone to help me shave my back. Who do I call?I’m gay and don’t want children. What if I’d rather not go to a toddlers birthday party…I’m not sure how I’ll feel in 2 weeks time - Can’t we just sit and play on our phones next to each other tonight?It’s normal to feel lonely and want to see people, but should friendships feel this much effort?With the founder of Gather App Beau Gordon.Download Gather App: https://www.letsgather.app/Follow Beau Gordon: https://www.instagram.com/gaybritishbear/

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