Friends Next Door

Some people say that the rule to determining a socially acceptable age difference in relationships is to half your age and add seven. This goes both ways - up and down. Whether or not you believe in …

After a long, long break... we're finally back in your ears! Lots of things happened in the last few months and we have so much to catch up on, but FIRST! One of us is a newlywed, so naturally we wan…

Meet the Parents - now that sounds like a scary movie. To those who are natural charmers, lucky you. Those who are void of the social butterfly genes, don't worry because at least we can trade storie…

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Have you heard of this saying before? Well, Mia hasn't until recently. Once she gave it a thought, there's some truth to it but to…

Is New York overrated or underrated? On this episode, we're just going to have a fun conversation on things that we think are underrated or overrated. And ooobviously, the things we say are highly su…

If you're an older millennial listener, would you agree that we're entering our midlife crisis era? It may not look the same as what we imagine a midlife crisis would look like, with a red sports car…

Ahh we sure do like to come up with a label for everything, don't we? In this case we think it is the best way of explaining the term in a succinct way, but in standard FND fashion, we'll dive into t…

If you could go back to your 14-year-old self, what advice would you give in order to thrive in social situations? 

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We're totally dating ourselves by asking this question, but do you think sorry is the hardest word to say? Are you the type to immediately apologize once you made a mistake? And if it's the other way…

Let's talk about boundary - what are things that you're willing and not willing to do in social settings? Have they changed throughout the years? A simple example would be Mia, who never would've wan…

Is there such thing as a perfect formula for relationships? Or a way to figure out whether a relationship is bound to last? On this episode, we dive into how to create and maintain long-lasting relat…

When you see people who make the things they do look easy and effortless (*cough* Steph Curry), what comes to your mind first? Do you think of the countless hours they spend on perfecting their craft…

Who here still remembers the early days of social media? How did we feel when we first used our social media accounts? Now compare those feelings to today - do you think they still serve as a social …

What are some of the things you'll gladly pay for, even when they might be considered pricey? Conversely, what are things you'd refuse to pay based on your principle? Money is always an interesting t…

We're living in a time when so many things can easily get hyped up (thanks social media!). When we see it all around us, do we easily buy into it? If not, how do we manage? 

As always, if you have …

Whether you're a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond, both come with their own perks. Have you thought about what you'd rather be? 

As always, if you have a burning question, fin…

Calling all job hoppers out there! We're joined by Thomas this time to discuss our experience with changing jobs as we advance our career, and we're definitely not the only ones strategically moving …

When we're constantly connected to the world through the palm of our hand (aka our phone), is it possible to truly take a step back and disconnect? Do you feel the need to? To those who have proactiv…

Are first-time experiences the most memorable? If it's a bad experience, is it hardest to overcome the first time and does it get easier? Conversely, if it's a good one, do you tend to remember only …

It's an age-old question.. are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty type of person? How does this understanding impact our day-to-day life? Is there an advantage of adopting a mindset that's not…