Whether your phone has run out of juice on the Greyhound home or there’s a cutie you want to keep close to your hearth, having some back pocket conversation starters can help turn an awkward moment into a lasting memory.
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Before we put out the casting call for your Hallmark worthy holiday rom com, it’s good to get in touch with our good sense and confirm that the person we’re in to, is actually into us. So how do you tell if you’ve met someone who gets you? And what do you do after that?! Let’s get into it.
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The days are shorter, the orange and brown holiday - followed by the red and green holiday - are taking over storefronts and algorithm-driven ads. There are 17 (and counting) winter holidays that many of us participate in. And for most of us, that means family time big time. Whether forged/chosen family or family of origin, 3 people and 2 cats, or 86 relatives in a rented hall, we want to share three strategies for navigating family gatherings.
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We’ll tackle the problem of comparing ourselves to our acquaintances’ highlight reels by breaking down the pitfalls of comparison and suggesting strategies for engaging with social media more mindfully.
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It feels universal: dating sucks, a horrid combination of Russian roulette and inbox management that makes OpenAI’s promise of erotic ChatGPT feel palatable.
This week I’m here to tell you 3 ways to find joy in dating again.
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Reflecting on my connection my partner’s grandmother, I was moved by the fact that I had a direct, loving connection to someone who had a direct, loving connection to someone born around the time indoor electricity first became common. The memory makes me feel close and the past warmer. In the spirit of the shifting seasons, I want to offer four questions you’ll be glad you ask your elders.
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Busy is the by-word of the day, especially once we enter the working world…pretty much until we stop working, if we are so lucky. I hear frequently from casual connections that they want more friends, or they grieve the tight knit friends of their school days, but cannot imagine having time to make new friends.
If your google calendar looks like a coat of many colors, or you find yourself crashing at 10pm feeling like you’ve had no meaningful connection in a day, these 4 suggestions are for you!
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What can a classic sitcom teach us about friendships that last, and enrich us as people? These 4 iconic characters teach us about needing each other, the importance of getting razzed, and showing up to the hard stuff together.
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They agreed to the first date. Butterflies are doing aerial gymnastics in your guts, scenes from any romcom you’ve seen in the last 10 years are playing in your head, and maybe you’re asking yourself “what the heck am I going to SAY?”
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Everyone’s talking about the over/use of cellphones. From school districts to psychologists to (ironically) social media influencers. Noticing how this extends even to carefully orchestrated group hangs, I want to explore: how can we consciously create time with our friends that give us a break from the phone?
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As autumn settles in, how can we effectively recharge our social batteries WITHOUT losing touch completely? We offer four strategies focused on slowing down, connecting more closely, and supporting daily life.
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What can we learn about friendship from a classic fantasy epic? Lord of the Rings offers us a view of friendship that can differ from our cultural assumptions which often emphasize being similar, having similar tastes, and having surface level fun. In this fantasy epic, friendship forms under adverse conditions between unexpected people who share commitment to something bigger than themselves.
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Picture this: you’re lying awake, spiraling about a big decision. Instead of calling a friend, you start typing your worries into ChatGPT. I’ve done it, and maybe you have too. From relationship drama to career crossroads, more people are turning to AI for advice — and some are even calling it their “AI therapist.”
It makes sense. AI is quick, nonjudgmental, and available 24/7. But here’s the question: can a bot really give us what we need most?
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Nothing makes a millennial contend with their own mortality quite like seeing mid-2000s trends resurfacing - and it’s not just Ed Hardy and low-rise jeans. While some people, like Gen Z are trading in online shopping for live-sale vintage bargain-hunting, you’ve probably noticed a shift of people ditching the apps for IRL dating and ways to make friends. And you’d be right!
I recently joined the Curated Questions podcast — a show that dives deep into relationships, friendship, and connection in the modern world, and why in-person meetups are having a much-deserved renaissance. If you’re interested in how to make friends as an adult, navigating dating apps without burning out, or understanding why in-person meetups are making a comeback, you can listen to the whole episode on Apple Podcasts or the Curated Questions Website.
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