connection

little did i know, that would be the last time

it wasn’t about the burger

Dec 29, 2025 • Frank Chen

where did all my male friends go?

i listened to some stories about male friendships recently, on the modern love podcast by nyt

Oct 7, 2025 • Frank Chen

cultural openness, little humanity 🥟

i was sitting at my desk the other day eating a french baguette sandwich, (as french as it could be with american meats and cheese), when this story…

Jun 30, 2025 • Frank Chen

what makes a long term relationship

anniversaries are kinda weird

Jun 21, 2025 • Frank Chen

your connection cannot be completed as dialed

i’ve been feeling a sense of increased disconnection for quite some time now

Jun 16, 2025 • Frank Chen

dangerous afternoons

afternoons are a dangerous time for me

Jun 12, 2025 • Frank Chen

integrating travels

I got into the habit of writing a reflective post after traveling to help me integrate the inspirations, habits, and bits of life that I picked up…

Mar 30, 2025 • Frank Chen

email newsletter #14

feeling your writing, being close to friends, delightful doge

Sep 7, 2023 • Frank Chen

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