Friday night used to be the official start of the weekend, but increasingly, people are staying home. This week, we look at the decline of Friday-night socializing, what’s behind it, and what we lose when the night that once brought everyone together becomes just another night at home.
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Oct 13
#206 - So Many Activities!
Making friends as an adult is hard, but maybe the solution is surprisingly simple: join something. This week, we explore the rise of adult activity fairs, why clubs and group activities are having a moment, and how finding your people might start with getting off the couch and pu ... Show More
30m 4s
May 2024
Low Maintenance Friends ONLY
<p>This week the girls are buffing out the best (and worst) types of friends in adulthood. As we grow up, get big girl jobs, get married, or have kids - the dynamics of our friendships change. They chat about what to look out for and the type of friend you're going to want to ... Show More
40m 30s
Sep 2023
Making Your Friendships Last Through The Years
On today’s full solo episode, I’m talking all about friendship. Friendships throughout high school, college, early 20s, late 20s, marriage, babies, dogs, and more. We’ll cover how to deal with a friend in a life stage behind you, when you can vs. can’t confront a friend, when to ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2024
“It’s Trickyyyy!” | Making Friends as an Adult
Making friends is harrrrrrrd! Stephanie and Melissa open up about just how difficult it can be to put yourself out there, especially the older you get. Stories about nightmare roommates and mom groups are swapped, cackles abound, and “How to Make Friends” tips from a bonafide fri ... Show More
36m 31s
Feb 2024
When Your Friends Are In Different Life Stages
It's our 6-year anniversary episode (!!!) and another friendship topic our listeners asked for – when friends are in different life stages. We discuss how/why/when this happens and how to handle it, the self-talk, how friendships change (and sometimes for the better), and making ... Show More
1h 25m
Apr 2024
Why It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult
Making friends is hard, and unfortunately, as you get older, it gets harder. In this episode, we look at research behind friendships, plus the complicating factors people experience in making new friends as they get older. And for anyone struggling with their social lives, we sha ... Show More
43m 51s