We’ve gotten so used to outsourcing connection that even the idea of staying with friends feels “daunting.” But what’s really scary isn’t sharing a guest room—it’s how quickly we’ve normalized paying to avoid community. When friendship starts to feel like a burden, we’re not just losing money—we’re losing one of the most essential parts of being human.

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