Why friendships from the ’70s were simply the best

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?

Some people today say that social media “friends” aren’t really friends — kind of like those folks you chat with at a bar.

Someone mentioned that you could disappear from social media for a few months and see how many people actually notice, and that’s a little scary! But on the flip side, it’s also a great and easy way to stay connected with old classmates, family members, and casual acquaintances. It’s definitely a mixed bag with social media.

7. Mental health awareness

Finally, the growing awareness of mental health issues has totally changed how we approach relationships. Back in the ’70s, talking about mental health was often seen as taboo, and people had a tough time expressing their emotional needs.

People often self-medicated, and there was a lot of tolerance for craziness, drunkenness, and sadness in society back then. A lot of people were labeled as “insane,” “lunatic,” or “idiotic” — which, honestly, didn’t help anyone at all. It just added to the stigma.