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Aug 10, 2021Liked by Vanessa Labi

Why did I CRY at this line?: "I think that’s the element achingly absent in adult friendships: history." Making new friendships always feels so burdensome for this EXACT reason. Loved this essay, Vanessa!

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Aug 6, 2021Liked by Vanessa Labi

Loved the line “You can’t manufacture a past.” Being in a decades-long friendship doesn’t need explaining; a raised eyebrow, a twinkle in the eye sums up years of shared history, something that cannot be said about meeting someone at the bar.

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Aug 2, 2021Liked by Vanessa Labi

Such a great read! So relatable and visceral, I loved it

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Aug 2, 2021Liked by Vanessa Labi

So well written! Beautiful! Loved all the description and the way it was written!

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Aug 2, 2021Liked by Vanessa Labi

I really loved this one. Will this become a podcast?

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