Do you want your friendships to last longer? Have you drifted apart from good friends? Steph and Julia interview Steph's long time Bestie, Nancy Lopez about how to really make friendships stick.

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Do you ever order cocktails and not like them? What are your thoughts on college? Do you have read receipts turned on?

Steph & Julia discuss our cocktail strategy, our thoughts on education & dating, and how we approach read receipts.

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Do you wish you could be more spontaneous — but your schedule is too full? Why is scheduling things with friends so hard these days?

Julia & Steph discuss how to not to get bogged down by plans, actually get things on the cal, and also be more spontaneous.

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Do you hang out with a bunch of people but don't necessarily FEEL connected? What is it that makes us feel connected?

Steph & Julia discuss what makes them feel connected, their own connection styles, and why being present is the key to having fun

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Do you know how to have fun on group trips? Do you wish you were better at planning them? Do you want to go on MORE group trips?

Steph & Julia discuss the art of the group trip, how to plan/attend the best ones, and how to be more intentional about group trips in general.

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Can you ever really be *just* friends with a person of the gender you're attracted to?

Steph & Julia answer a listener question about platonic male friendship, the nuances involved if you're in a relationship, and whether or not we think it's real.

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P.S. If you've got friendship questions, submit them to @acircleisround on IG

Do you ever get tired of doing the same old shit? How vulnerable are you really when it comes to friendship? Do you struggle with inviting people to do things with you?

Steph & Julia discuss better ways to bond, how to be truly yourself around other people, and how to invite someone out in a way that feels *totally no pressure*.

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Do you use the phrase "my people"? Have you ever looked around a room and thought: These are definitely not my people. Do you ever wonder if it's you or them?

Steph & Julia discuss how to find your people, whether having "people" is a myth to begin with, and what to do if you're in a social situation where you feel like an alien.

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Do certain friends stress you out? How do you deal? Do you know how to set boundaries when you feel drained by other people?

Steph & Julia discuss their stressful friends, why letting go is key to friend magic, and how to reflect on why you feel stressed by other people.

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Are you comfy during 1:1 conversations — but feel awkward when you're in a group? Do you wish group conversations lasted longer? Do you feel like it's hard to make friendship a priority in your life?

Steph & Julia discuss the art of the group hang, how to keep everyone equally engaged, and the best mindset to have to start prioritizing friendship.

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