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Friendship doesn’t happen by accident anymore.

Articles from Connection Playbook, Chris Carey’s newsletter on building and keeping real friendships as an adult.

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Jan 17, 2026 3 min read

Are You Dead?

There’s an app going viral in China called “Are You Dead?” The app has become the most downloaded paid app in China's App Store history.

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Jan 13, 2026 3 min read

The Golden Rule of Friendship

and why some friendships die when you stop reaching out

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Dec 30, 2025 2 min read

You're Not a Mind Reader (And Neither Are Your Friends)

I used to assume my friends knew how I felt about them.

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