Meg and Nikki continue their Friends to Lovers deep dive with a pop culture gem, Always Be My Maybe. They unpack why this Netflix hit (starring Ali Wong and Randall Park) captures what we love most about the trope: long history, missed timing, emotional safety, and that perfect balance between comedy and yearning.

Plus, a Keanu Reeves cameo that is the ultimate rom-com chaos agent.

Books & Media Mentioned:

* Always Be My Maybe (Netflix)

* When Harry Met Sally (film)

* Set It Up (film)

* Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV)

* New Girl (TV)

* Friends (TV)

* Mr. Blue Sky by Isla Olsen

* Code Word by N.R. Walker

* Firefly and Fool Hearts by Emmy Sanders

* Love, Rosie (film)

* A Holly Jolly Ever After Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone

* Demon’s Desire (Lovers of the Damned #3) by Colette Rivera

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