Ways BFF Relationships Have Changed From The ’70s Versus Today..
Today, the push for equality continues, but there is a broader understanding of diverse relationship structures, including LGBTQ+ partnerships and non-monogamous arrangements.
Gender roles are also more fluid, allowing individuals to define their relationships based on mutual respect and collaboration rather than traditional expectations.
5. Did people have more friends?
Personally, I believe that people in the 70’s had more meaningful friendships than today. Just think about it: no PCs, no cell phones, no CDs or DVDs, and VCRs were a rare luxury.
Car phones were huge and mostly found in limos. There were no flat-screen TVs, cable channels, voicemail, or answering machines — everything was analog.
And 24-hour stores? Forget it! The only ones open all night were a few gas stations and the occasional 7-Eleven. Because of all that, the time spent with friends was much more personal, and I think it really created stronger bonds. Back then, the number of friends you had didn’t matter much — unless, of course, you were vying for the “most popular” title in the high school yearbook!
For me, it was always about the quality and depth of those friendships. There was something special about sharing moments together, just the two of us or in a small group, that made those connections truly meaningful.
6. Social media influence
Back in the ’70s, showing a little love in public was mostly kept to private moments— think sneaky hand-holding and quiet kisses away from prying eyes.
Fast forward to today, and it’s like a whole new world! Now, we’re all about sharing relationship milestones on Instagram and Facebook.
But did you know that the very first social media-like software was actually creatied in 1978. Bulletin Board System was a way for friends to share info and connect with each other. Picture this: you’d dial in with a modem — yep, the kind that made those funny beeping noises! Users could set up groups, share files, and post messages for others to see. It was like the original online hangout spot before social media blew up! How cool is that?