"We should totally grab coffee soon!" is the ultimate encryption key. It sounds like an invite, but it’s actually a way to keep the file closed for another six months.
Think about how a .rar file works. It takes a massive amount of data and squeezes it down, making it easier to transport but impossible to use until it’s extracted. We do the same with our people: Friend.rar
Identify three "files" (people) who actually matter to you. "We should totally grab coffee soon
So, we compress. We keep people at a distance where they are "reachable" but not "demanding." It’s friendship at a low bitrate. The Cost of Corruption Friend.rar
Friend.rar: Why We’re Compressing Our Friendships (and How to Unzip Them)