Friends Next Door

Have you ever felt frustrated when you're talking to someone, because trying to understand them feels like pulling teeth? No? Just me? Well anyway, we thought it would be helpful (and fun!) to learn about the different styles of communication and how we communicate with each other in order to make our interactions with those around us better. 

And if you follow along, tell us what type of communicator you are, as well as what you want to work on - both personally and professionally. 

And always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

Since Dan, Thomas and Mia spent the majority of their lives NOT living in New York, the other night we were asking each other about the city we consider our hometown. What is your definition of home? What makes you feel most at home? Does being at home give you a sense of self? 

Let's talk about it :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

What are some of the movies or TV series you used to watch that still give you feels today? Let's walk down the memory lane, look back on our childhood faves and what they taught us in life.

Sorry for the late upload, we were busy celebrating Mia's super old birthday! We also had technical issues while recording the video so there will only be audio for this episode.

If you have a burning question, curious about something, or just want to say hi, hit us up here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

Hey frands, switching gear to a more lighthearted topic, we're playing a game called "If You Could" today... something we made up for this episode. If you could lived in any country, where would you? If you could meet any person from history, who would it be?

Listen along and come up with your own answers, and (maybe) tell us about them! Enjoy :)

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

One of our listeners sent us this question about the idea of constantly wanting to get ahead in life, and how that seems to clash with another idea of being happy with what you have. Aren't these two ideas in conflict with each other?

If you're happy with where you are, you might be seen as lazy and uninspired, but isn't the goal of wanting to achieve success to be happy? And if you're already there, aren't you.. winning?  

Tell us your two cents and drop us a question (or two, or three) here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

Last week we talked about whether men age like fine wine, but before they can get there, we should discuss the traits that turn silly boys into good men. What do you think those traits are? Respect for others? Having a sense of responsibility? Rowena is back and joining us in this exchange of thoughts on the things that make us go, "Now, THAT's a man." 

What are your thoughts? Let us know what you think!

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

So you've heard the saying, 'men age like fine wine'. We're asking two men, who are in the process of aging (lol), if they find that statement relatable. What are you more confident in as you age? What do you care more, or less, about? What do you still struggle, where do want to improve?

As always, if you have a burning question, find us here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

On this episode, we dig DEEP into the question of whether we are 'romantically challenged' and we have to say that it was easily the most uncomfortable one to record, because that's what happens when we look within ourselves. BUT we think it is important sometimes to look at yourself (or each other in our case, lol) and ask hard hitting questions. 

Hope you enjoy listening to this one and hope you get some nuggets of useful friendly advice here and there. More importantly, we hope you can relate to some of our stories! 

As always, if you have a burning question, shoot us a question here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan: @therealdanchen

Mia: @msmiaaa

Thomas: @nomastmas

Aaannnddd we're back! What was meant to be a short hiatus turned out longer than we expected, and for that, we're sorry! BUT now we're ready to get back into our humble little podcast and you're in for a fun ride.

On this episode, we're talking about a simple question of whether we add value to those around us or whether we're a hindrance to people (oops). The idea of positively having an impact to other people doesn't always have been a grand one. For Mia personally, you can give her boba and she'll highly, highly appreciate. Anyways, thought this would be a good question to ponder so we hope you enjoy! 

As always, if you have a burning question, you can find us here:

Email: [email protected]

IG: @frndsnextdoor

Dan's IG: @therealdanchen

Mia's IG: @msmiaaa

Thomas's IG: @nomastmas

Ro is back on Friends Next Door's humble abode and joined Mia in a fangirling session over Start Up, their latest K-drama obsession. Don't worry, we managed to get Dan and Thomas to start watching so they can join in the convo too! What makes K-dramas so fun to watch? What are some of your faves? 

With our last episode of 2020 and as we close out the year, we want to thank every one of you who's been listening to our weekly random conversations. We're going to a quick hiatus, but will be back very soon with a new season of Friends Next Door so stay tuned!  

For more Rowena:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rowenatsai
Instagram: @rowenatsai

Beauty Within: 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/beautywithin
Instagram: @beautywithinofficial

If you want to request a topic, share your story, or have a burning question, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @frndsnextdoor

Don't worry, you can always "ask for a friend"!