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Something longer to read
Opinion pieces and longer reads from the Timeleft team on friendship, community and the places we meet.
17 guides · Updated September 25, 2026
Friction-maxxing a dinner with strangers
6 min read
Our third space etiquette could use some work
6 min read
The report button is the last line of defense at Timeleft, not the first
4 min read
The price of “protecting your peace”
6 min read
Why going analog might help your mental health
4 min read
We're bringing the Interrail effect to the table
1 min read
Why “the local” is disappearing (and what you can do to save it)
8 min read
The history of the table
4 min read
10 things we got wrong about connection
8 min read
Calling all workaholics: perfectionism is ruining your friendships
5 min read
Why HR wants you to have non-work friends
4 min read
Curiosity, not control: Learning the art of letting your friends be
3 min read
A magical spray won’t fix your friendship problems
4 min read
Why we should schedule the second meetup (and third)
4 min read
What happens when the networking starts working a little too well?
3 min read
Beyond small talk: the courage to connect
4 min read
Why it's easier to joke about the apocalypse than imagine a better community
6 min read