Courtesy of Chris Duffy
- Chris Duffy, a comedian and podcast host, says caregiving often takes away his social time.
- He started to take more time for interactions with casual acquaintances.
- Sometimes that leads to friendship, but even when it doesn't it's meaningful, he says.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chris Duffy, author of "Let's Hang Out: Making (and Keeping) Friends, Acquaintances, and Other Nonromantic Relationships." It has been edited for length and clarity.