The quiet grief of adult friendship

Pranav JainTNN
May 26, 2026 | 15:04 IST
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Somewhere between hectic schedules, emotional exhaustion and endless digital connection, adult friendship has become one of modern life’s quietest losses. Yet some people still keep returning to each other


A few weeks ago, a friend called me at 01:40 AM.
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