How long does it take to make friends — for someone you meet who's a potential friend, to turn into an actual friend? If you're out of college and not a young adult anymore, you know that it sure feels like it's a process that takes an awfully long time.
Well my guest has actually crunched the numbers on this question and has the numerical figures to answer ... Show More
Nov 4
Hercules at the Crossroads — Choosing the Hard Path That Leads to a Good Life
<p>In a story from ancient Greek philosophy, Hercules faces a choice between two paths: one promising pleasure and ease; the other, hardship and struggle — but also growth and greatness. According to today’s guest, this ancient parable is more relevant than ever.</p><p>Dr. Paul T ... Show More
58m 27s
Feb 2024
How To Find Friends in Unexpected Places
Love typically reigns in February. But, here at How To!, we are giving friendship its due. For the next three episodes, we’re going to teach you how to find friends in surprising places, how to grow and change in your friendship during life transitions, and even how to recover fr ... Show More
44m 39s
Sep 2023
How do I know when to end a friendship?
Friendship is often said to be eternal, to withstand the test of time and distance. We expect friends to accept everything about us, but it's not always that simple. Just like any relationship, they can become complicated and sometimes toxic.
Not all friendships are always worth ... Show More
4m 34s
Apr 2023
Defining the Language of Friendship and Getting Ghosted With Elizabeth Day
Elizabeth Day is the author of Friendaholic: Confessions of a Friendship Addict, available now in the UK. Today Elizabeth and Amanda share a down and dirty look at friendship, what is a true friend, getting ghosted, friend break-ups, and experiences they have shared in this murky ... Show More
44m 52s
Aug 2023
The Hardest Part of Friendship; When It’s Time To Say Goodbye ft. Erin Falconer
We’re back with our “For the Love of Community and Friendship Series, and this week, we delve into an area of friendship that all of us may face, but inevitably dread. It’s that moment when you know a friendship has run its course, or perhaps has become toxic, or you’ve just drif ... Show More
54m 33s
Jul 2023
Where Did All My Friends Go? A Simple Guide to Finding Your People (Steal This!)
<p>In this episode, I show you how to find your people, have more fun, and create meaningful friendships as an adult in a very simple way.</p><p> </p><p>And it starts with your morning coffee. </p><p> </p><p>Plus, I’m sharing 4 opening lines and tactics you can use when approachi ... Show More
46m 51s
Feb 2024
How To Evolve a Friendship
In part two of our series on friendship, we’re looking at how to revitalize a relationship that began in a previous phase of life. Michelle and Blair became fast friends in grad school. That bond survived graduation, marriages, and even a cross-country move. They now live just a ... Show More
38m 16s