EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 42 MIN
Bonus: Are Your Friendships Surviving the Digital Age? Likes, Memes & What Really Matters (Nina on The Visibility Standard with Jazzmyn Proctor)
from Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship · host Nina Badzin
I’m sharing a bonus episode from my appearance on The Visibility Standard with Jazzmyn Proctor. We talked about modern friendship and all the strange new tensions that come with living so much of our lives online.From expecting friends to endlessly support our businesses on social media (and the resentment when they watch but don't 'like'), to replacing real connection with memes and endless scrolling, this conversation digs into the gray areas of adult friendship right now. We also talked about reciprocity, forgiveness, making actual plans with friends, and why maintaining friendships requires more intentionality than ever. Jazzmyn brought such thoughtful questions to this discussion, brought such thoughtful questions to this discussion, and I was excited to answer for a change.In this episode, we discuss:Why your friends are not automatically your audience, followers, or marketing teamThe difference between online reciprocity and real-life friendship reciprocityHow social media can quietly distort friendship expectationsWhy sending memes is not the same as maintaining a friendshipThe importance of scheduling time with friends—even when it feels inconvenientHow forgiveness and assuming the best help friendships last longerBuilding friendships through online spaces without confusing them for instant intimacyConcerns about AI, ChatGPT, and what happens when people stop practicing real human connectionLinks mentioned:Learn more about JazzmynJazzmyn on TikTok and Instagram (both @jazzmynproctor)Jazzmyn's episode on Dear Nina was one of my top of 2025: "Episode #151: "Myths Around Adult Friendships"Harlan Cohen on Dear Nina: Episode #143: "The Law of Rejection in Friendships"Dear Nina episode #139: "How to Start a Podcast"ALL THE DEAR NINA LINKS + CONTACT INFO!! Catch up on all Dear Nina episodes on Apple and Spotify📢 How to promote your service, business, or book on Dear Nina🔎 Information on any upcoming "Dear Nina Live" events🎈 Celebrate your friend on the show by dedicating a week of episodes!📱 Subscribe to my newsletter “Conversations About Friendship” on Substack❤️ Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, & the Dear Nina Facebook group📪 Ask an anonymous friendship question📪 email: [email protected]🔎 Want to work with me on your podcast, your friendships, or need another link? That’s probably here. Special thank you, as always, to my assistant producer, Rebekah Jacobs!
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This week I’m sharing a bonus episode from my appearance on The Visibility Standard with Jazzmyn Proctor. We talked about modern friendship and how social media, online business, and constant digital connection are quietly changing the way we relate to each other. We get into the pressure people feel for friends to support their work online, the blurry line between friendship and audience, why memes can’t fully replace real connection, and how adult friendships actually survive over time. We also discuss reciprocity, forgiveness, scheduling friendships, and the importance of showing up for people in real life—even when it’s inconvenient. If you’ve ever wondered whether social media is helping your friendships, hurting them, or just complicating them, this conversation is for you. Special thank you, as always, to my assistant producer, Rebekah Jacobs!
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Bonus: Are Your Friendships Surviving the Digital Age? Likes, Memes & What Really Matters (Nina on The Visibility Standard with Jazzmyn Proctor)
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