In this episode of Table Pancakes, Katherine and Shelbi discuss what it means to prioritize friendships in daily life, how to sustain them long-term, and why friendships deserve as much intention as romantic relationships. Plus, they share how they’re prioritizing Beyoncé’s new album, Cowboy Carter.
What We Cover:
Strong Friendships Stretch Together
- Adult friendships require emotional support, celebration, and adventure
- The five love languages, plus the newer additions of shared experiences and emotional security, shape how we show up for our friends
- Finding creative ways to spend time together and evolve as friends can feel overwhelming, but it is ultimately rewarding
It Takes a Village
- Society often prioritizes romantic relationships over platonic ones, which can be frustrating for those without a romantic partner
- Giving grace to friends who may have never experienced deep friendship and encouraging them to invest in it
- Actively choosing to curate a village of friends who believe in building a life together
- Evaluating the risk of friendships fading due to capacity or effort (referencing Frank Bruni’s The Friends Who Got Away in The New York Times)
Friendships Fit for the Future
- Exploring friendships that mirror romantic partnerships in terms of emotional closeness and shared responsibilities
- The joy of friends’ people becoming your people, expanding community in an organic and meaningful way
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