I can't figure out why my friends don't understand why I want to keep a bit distant during COVID
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The formatting of the site itself, I'm using a 4K resolution monitor and I had to make the text really small to read it
Can you help me?
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sure, what seems to be the problem
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Question
I can't figure out why my friends don't understand why I want to keep a bit distant during COVID
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I had the same issue with my friends as well
assistant
Self-disclosure
Really? What happened?
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We stopped getting together and going out places cause they were all closed
assistant
Self-disclosure
Yes, that happened here. But they still wanted to come over despite government orders limiting gatherings.
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We now have weekly video call meetings instead, it helps us stay connected
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Providing Suggestions
That sounds like a good idea. Is it hard to do?
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Not at all, we use a program called Skype, that's free. You can use it on your phone or PC
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My friends want to go out all the time. How can we connect during a Skype?
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Pick a time you'll both be available, and you'll both need the program. It's quite easy to use and there will be youtube videos that'll help you set it up, should you need it
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Do you do any activities together over Skype?
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We usually just chat about our week or get advice on normal things, sometimes we'll play a drinking game and be goofy together.
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Self-disclosure
Are there other games people can play together on Skype because I don't drink?
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Drinking isn't a requirement, usually we'll just chat if we don't feel like drinking
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Self-disclosure
I just want to connect and please my friends but it is hard to not have any physical contact and only be online.
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I can understand that and it's definitely frustrating. But it'll be so much better once you can see other other again, cause absence makes the heart grow fonder
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Reflection of feelings
Wow, I didn't think of it that way. That puts a positive twist on it.
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Yes, I always like to look for the positive in any given situation
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