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I don't know what other people are experiencing, but I've saw an initial enthusiasm for Zoom happy hours and family diners and play dates that gradually faded.

Socialization is easy when you see people at work or schools or clubs. A casual "Hey do you want to come over this weekend?" can be throw out without a lot of pressure on either side.

Socialization is hard when you have to put yourself out there blindly, send invitations, and risk rejection. Most people aren't good at it and I think a lot of those people are settling into a life where it's so easy to sit on the couch and watch Netflix that nothing else seems worth the effort.



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