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Mortimer Adler

Friendship is a very taxing and arduous form of leisure activity.

Friendship

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Spending time with friends requires a lot of effort and can be mentally demanding, even though it is done during free time. Maintaining close relationships involves challenges and responsibilities that make it less relaxing than other leisure activities.

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