Join your hosts Katherine and Shelbi to tap into the friend group discourse, exploring the benefits and drawbacks in order to see if it’s fair for them to be under fire.

Are We Mad at Something We All Want?

Eli Rallo’s TikTok sparked online debate, offering a hot take that friend groups are terrible and limiting

So many people desire to be a part of a friend group, so the negative take may validate feelings (and serve as a rallying cry) for people who aren’t in any

While cliques certainly bring negative friendship experiences, we believe that “friend group” is really a blanket term that has to be broken down into specific and unique experiences

Pro-Camaraderie, Anti-Groupthink

Friend groups can be hard to find as an adult but there’s less likelihood of ending up in the dynamic of a high school era clique

Not only do friend groups provide a sense of belonging, but they allow you to expand your experiences and connect through embracing playful energy and spontaneity

When friends spread out and move to various places, the group dynamic is a key vehicle for keeping everyone connected

Seasons of Socialization & Going Out

While there are certainly seasons of friendship, our relationship to going out is impacted by the 4 seasons themselves, with winter months often bringing more exclusivity than the others

The pandemic drastically shifted how and where friends go out and build community, and many people are still figuring out what feels right and what effort is realistically required in order to work through this

In the spirit of levity, we’re a big fan of parties just because, less cerebral mindsets when going out, and being okay with the friction that can naturally come with leaving the house

Question of the Week:

What do you think about friend groups and the role they play in your life? How do your group dynamics (or more individual friend hangs) shape how you go out and spend your social time?

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