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I took a break from being the 'planner friend.' Stepping back helped me learn which friendships I should prioritize.
- Rekhi stopped texting first to plan activities to focus on her well-being and priorities.
- During the pause, Rekhi saw fewer meetups and felt questions about her role in friendships.
- She discovered not all friends stepped up, prompting honesty conversations about reciprocity.
- Rekhi resumed connection by sending check-ins and arranging new meetups to rebuild energy in her social circle.
- The essay emphasizes valuing communities that reciprocate effort and planning.
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