Author Analyzes 20 Years of Chats to Understand Friendship and Emotional Bandwidth

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The author analyzed 1.2M messages over 20 years, creating a structured vault of their life, and discovered insights into emotional bandwidth, endearment cycles, and friendship half-lives.

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The project showcases the potential of analyzing personal data to gain a deeper understanding of oneself and relationships.

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I analysed 20 years of my chats

5/28/2026, 4:30:44 PM

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