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This piece explores the anxieties of being the first friend to get married, particularly in a group deeply connected by shared experiences and online discourse. The author grapples with the fear of losing relatability and connection as her life path diverges from her friends, questioning the impact of marriage on their dynamics and how it might change their online and offline interactions.

The term ‘NPC’ has evolved from its origins in gaming, where it stands for ‘non-playable character,’ to become a popular insult online, used to describe individuals perceived as lacking independent thought or blindly following trends. Learn about the history and various uses of ‘NPC’ in gaming and beyond.