Love this piece, Catherine! I've still got some "weak ties" from my hometown that I left 30 years ago, and it always shocks and delights me that they're still around. Also, I thought of you immediately when I read that same NYT article... when I read the headline I even thought you might have been one of the writers they profiled!
It’s true that I felt socially adrift and isolated during the pandemic. Even though I didn’t live alone, was calling my mom regularly, and had zoom meetings with the kids, I really missed those connections with people throughout the community. I especially remember our first walk in town; back then everyone was wearing masks outdoors, and we ran into someone we were not especially close to, and yet I was so delighted to see him.
I’ve lived in Greenwich Village for over 50 years. My weak ties are a blessing and many of them offer surprisingly intimate moments. Small talk becomes meaningful connections that lift my spirits.
Love this piece, Catherine! I've still got some "weak ties" from my hometown that I left 30 years ago, and it always shocks and delights me that they're still around. Also, I thought of you immediately when I read that same NYT article... when I read the headline I even thought you might have been one of the writers they profiled!
I shoulda been included, I agree!
Excellent piece!
Thanks, Fran?
Didn’t mean the question mark!
It’s true that I felt socially adrift and isolated during the pandemic. Even though I didn’t live alone, was calling my mom regularly, and had zoom meetings with the kids, I really missed those connections with people throughout the community. I especially remember our first walk in town; back then everyone was wearing masks outdoors, and we ran into someone we were not especially close to, and yet I was so delighted to see him.
I remember that encounter well! We were thrilled!
I’ve lived in Greenwich Village for over 50 years. My weak ties are a blessing and many of them offer surprisingly intimate moments. Small talk becomes meaningful connections that lift my spirits.
I agree--weak ties are stronger than you'd think!
So glad to find you here, Melissa!
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I love this article. I have never heard this term before. Thank you for sharing it. I am going to share with our community.