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The discussion shifts to the subject of friendships. Our speaker explains their hesitance and anxiety around forming close relationships, mentioning that most of the people they know are tied to their professional pursuits. They reveal that their phone rarely rings, save for work-related matters or occasional catch-ups with their childhood friend Ian MacKaye of Fugazi.
The notion of managing expectations in friendships is highlighted, as they express a desire to avoid social obligations that could lead to feelings of inadequacy. The idea of being a “deadbeat friend” emerges, underscoring their self-awareness and understanding of their discomfort with social gatherings.