Rate this post I handed my credit card to the waiter as a delightful dinner with two of my close friends concluded. The meal was nothing particularly extravagant — but dining out is always more costly than cooking at home, and this was the third time within a week that I found myself paying a…
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Rate this post “Will you be my friend?” I met a girl with curly brown hair on the playground in elementary school. She liked performing flips on the monkey bars, and I did too, so we instantly became best friends. In high school, it was the girl behind me in French class. Her bright eyes…
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Rate this post I don’t have a “friend group,” though it wasn’t always this way. Growing up, I had a small group of girlfriends at my school, and we did just about everything together—sleepovers on school nights, working as hostesses at the same restaurants, teaching one another how to drive a stick shift in the…
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Rate this post Offering What We Can, When We Can I’ve been thinking about what it means to be a good friend, as I’m sure many of us have over the last year. Many of my friendships are from past places—I’ve bounced around cities for most of my adult life—so I’m no stranger to long…
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Rate this post Embracing Connection & Community The friendships we make in school and at work are blessed with the framework of four walls, a tangible space that becomes a reliable and consistent ground for our shared laughs, stories, and goals. But as we get older and our personal plans and paths begin to change,…
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Rate this post One of my favorite simple pleasures in life is going to the mailbox and finding a handwritten envelope addressed to me. It feels like a treasure hidden amongst the junk mail, bills, and advertisements. I slide my pointer finger inside the corner of the envelope, pull to tear the top open, and…
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Rate this post Our editors have worn and loved sustainable jewelry for years — these are our favorite brands for ethical engagement and wedding rings at a range of price points. For socially conscious couples, an ethically sourced engagement ring is a must and, thankfully, there is a range of stunning and affordable options! When…
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Rate this post “I think you’ll like it, it’s vintage-y floral,” read a text message from my now-husband. He was engagement ring shopping, and neither of us quite knew how to approach it — should we have gone together? Should it be a surprise? Lash Diamond Ring and Sol Emerald Ring by Bario Neal Looking back, there are…
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Rate this post Our team has loved playing tabletop games with our friends and families for years — these are our top picks for conversation decks that are fun, engaging, and go deep. It’s not always easy to break the ice — especially if you’re an introvert (*raises hand*). But there’s something comforting and reliable…
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Rate this post Mindful conversation topics are a powerful way to build deeper connections and inspire meaningful discussions. Whether I’m catching up with a friend, spending time with family, or getting to know someone new, I’ve found that thoughtful prompts help me move past surface-level exchanges. Intentional conversations open the door to sharing ideas, exploring…
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