The Beauty of Doing Nothing Together
There’s something reassuring about being with people when nobody is trying especially hard.
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The Wonder ReaderThe Beauty of Doing Nothing TogetherThere’s something reassuring about being with people when nobody is trying especially hard.By Rafaela JinichKeystone-France / Contributor / GettyJune 13, 2026, 8 AM ET ShareSave This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight. Sign up here to get it every Saturday morning.There are times you meet friends for a long-planned dinner. And then there are times you invite them over just to hang out while you fold laundry. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate the second option.Friendship in adulthood can feel like a feat of organization.
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