“Inconvenience is part of friendship!!”
“Actually, it’s more than okay it’s radical,” she said.
Things like rides to the airport.

Things like a cup of sugar.
Or we can Postmate our groceries instead of asking around if anyone has anything," she said.
After both videos were published, many people resonated with these perspectives.

For instance, one person stated how being an inconvenience is a part of friendships.
While another person made it clear about how they feel about their friendship with others.
Layne Baker, LMFT, licensed therapist and relationship expert, seems to agree with Amelia.

She explained that this idea can “blunt our opportunities for strengthening connections.”
I think that can subconsciously drive people apart from one another as well."
“Relying on others (and encouraging others to rely on you!)

is one way to put some care-filled work into your relationships,” Layne said.
“But as human beings, we are relational creatures and dont do very well in isolation.
We need connection and thrive in community.

Those things arent just ‘nice to haves’ theyre crucial to the health of our human experience.”






