In this phase of the pandemic, genuine, lasting connections might feel elusive. Attunement is the key. Ashley Pallathra and Edward Brodkin · Follow Published in Forge · 5 min read · Apr 9, 2021 -- Photo: Priscilla Du Preez via Unsplash Quality connections are hard to come by… especially during the pandemic and with social distancing. But even in the Before Times, genuine, lasting connections seemed elusive. But why? Part of the problem may include the addictive nature of smartphones and social media.