Ways BFF relationships have changed from
Then vs. Now: How Connection Has Changed
Looking back at the ’70s and ’80s feels like remembering a slower, warmer world —
when friendships were real and conversations face-to-face. People connected through landlines,
letters, and laughter instead of screens. Every phone call mattered because every minute counted.
Dating meant courage, not swiping.
You met people in person and built trust through time, not curated profiles.
Commitment, too, was viewed differently — marriage was the goal, not an option, and family came first.
Friendships were tangible: handwritten notes,
drive-in movies, and long talks under streetlights.
No constant notifications — just presence.
Today’s world is faster, louder, and more connected than ever, yet many still feel alone.
Social media and technology have changed how we communicate, but not what we crave.
Whether it’s 1974 or 2025, the heart wants the same thing: to be seen, heard, and loved — genuinely.
