Rosie says: “Lots of people joke that they wish they were on furlough too, but honestly it’s boring, it’s unfulfilling and it’s lonely. I can’t wait to get back to an office for that regular chat with colleagues and then I can happily get back to the normal rhythms of communication with friends too.”

The truth is, in a time like this no one is winning. All we can do is recognise what we need as individuals individuals trying to keep our heads above water and our communication needs catered for.

There’s no shame in stepping back from a group and admitting you can’t be all things to all people right now. If that’s messaging a friend to ask for a scheduled chat over their lunch break, that could be a better way forward for both of you.

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