“This Is How It Happens,” by Molly Aitken
Molly Aitken
The New Yorker · 2026
5.0
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2026
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Wasn’t it the case that all friendships involved some amount of attraction? It was the engine of curiosity, the mystery that propelled any relationship forward.
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The New Yorker June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026
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