Coming up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re diving into a topic that I know many of you wonder about, but don’t always say out loud:  friend crushes. 

You know the feeling—when someone who started out as “just a friend” suddenly makes your heart race, or when you catch yourself asking: could we be more?

To explore this fascinating—and sometimes complicated—dynamic, we’re joined by human connection enthusiast and host of the Socially Delightful podcast, Jewel Hohman. Together, we’ll explore everything from how to tell if a friend might like you back, to the best way to ask them out without making things weird. 

We’ll also get into some perhaps trickier questions—what if they don’t feel the same, what if people gossip, what if it stirs jealousy in your friend group, or what happens if the relationship ends?

But that’s not all! We’ll also look at platonic friend crushes (cuz those exist, too!), the role of vulnerability, the power of connection, why we should all be flirting a little bit more, and how we can do just that.

So if you’ve ever had a friend crush—or maybe you’re in the middle of one right now—this episode is for you. 

Let’s do this Flirties, and meet Jewel!

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About our guest:  Jewel Hohman is a connection expert with a degree in psychology and a pending master's in social work, combining Evidence-Based Self Help and the latest friendship research to help women in their 20s and 30s to build friendships that actually nourish them.

In a post-pandemic world, people are more disconnected and lonelier than ever. We're ALL craving more meaningful connection, but how to make it? How to confidently build friendships that support us? Let's unpack the science behind friendships that actually nurture us.

Learn more about Jewel on her website and follow @connectionwithjewel on all social media platforms!

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy - with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the Flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic, romantic, and with the self - to take center stage.

Ultimately, this practice of connection helps flirters and daters alike create stronger relationships, transcend limiting beliefs, and develop an unwavering love for the self.

His work has been featured in Fortune, NBC News, The Huffington Post, Men's Health, and Yoga Journal.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, watch on YouTube, and stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.