A social psychology study released this month identified a new phenomenon called "Friendship Debt." It’s the paralyzing guilt we feel when we haven't replied to a friend's message for so long that it feels "too late" to reply now. The study found the average person has at least three "dead" conversations on WhatsApp with people they actually like, but are too embarrassed to restart.

Who is the person you’ve been "meaning to text back" for months, and how many "dead conversations" do you have currently in your whatsapp?

A social psychology study released this month identified a new phenomenon called "Friendship Debt." It&rsquo;s the paralyzing guilt we feel when we haven't replied to a friend's message for so long that it feels "too late" to reply now. The study found the average person has at least three "dead" conversations on WhatsApp with people they actually like, but are too embarrassed to restart.
Who is the person you&rsquo;ve been "meaning to text back" for months, and how many "dead conversations" do you have currently in your whatsapp?

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5 Mid Mornings is the best way to ease into your workday – keeping your finger on the pulse with the news, tackling some super engaging topics, interesting world views and keeping the good music flowing. It focuses strongly on uplifting and empowering young women, but is definitely also something for the guys!

5 Mid Mornings is the best way to ease into your workday – keeping your finger on the pulse with the news, tackling some super engaging topics, interesting world views and keeping the good music flowing. It focuses strongly on uplifting and empowering young women, but is definitely also something for the guys!

QOTD - DEAD CONVERSATIONS

Speaking to the Founder of Epic Foundation, Alta McMaster is a survivor herself, and she brings us into the world of the organisation. We learn about the Comfort Care Project and how it brings dignity to survivors. Alta also shares information about how people can become volunteers at Epic Foundation.

Speaking to the Founder of Epic Foundation, Alta McMaster is a survivor herself, and she brings us into the world of the organisation. We learn about the Comfort Care Project and how it brings dignity to survivors. Alta also shares information about how people can become volunteers at Epic Foundation.

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A new global study on the "Cost of Friendship" found that in 2026, the average person now spends roughly 20% of their monthly salary just to attend a single wedding. Between the "perfect" outfit for the photos, the gift, and the travel, being a bridesmaid or groomsman has become a "financial hurdle." The study found that 1 in 4 people have actually turned down an invitation to a close friend's wedding simply because they couldn't afford to be a guest.

Have you ever had to say "no" to a friend’s wedding or a big celebration because it was just too expensive to attend? Or, what’s the most you’ve ever spent just to be a guest?

A new global study on the "Cost of Friendship" found that in 2026, the average person now spends roughly 20% of their monthly salary just to attend a single wedding. Between the "perfect" outfit for the photos, the gift, and the travel, being a bridesmaid or groomsman has become a "financial hurdle." The study found that 1 in 4 people have actually turned down an invitation to a close friend's wedding simply because they couldn't afford to be a guest.
Have you ever had to say "no" to a friend&rsquo;s wedding or a big celebration because it was just too expensive to attend? Or, what&rsquo;s the most you&rsquo;ve ever spent just to be a guest?

QOTD - EXPENSIVE INVITES

Ordering something boring at a nice restaurant is an absolute waste of a menu. If you’re going to pay restaurant prices, ordering the one thing you can make at home, or is super basic, is actually a "crime."

Is it a reliable "safe bet," or is it an indicator of being a boring person?

Ordering something boring at a nice restaurant is an absolute waste of a menu. If you&rsquo;re going to pay restaurant prices, ordering the one thing you can make at home, or is super basic, is actually a "crime."
Is it a reliable "safe bet," or is it an indicator of being a boring person?

QOTD - DEAD CONVERSATIONS

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