A heartwarming story of friendship between a visually-impaired man and another man with developmental disabilities, who despite their differences, found a great bond in each other that has lasted for decades.
The podcast host offers tips for making friends, including smiling and acknowledging people, wearing something interesting, and showing interest in people's tattoos. He emphasizes that making friends is a numbers game and encourages listeners to smile and say hello to five new people each day.
Barnes and Lester worry they have driven their friend mad as they peer at him sleeping, with Barnes even hearing taps and dropping tallow in his nervousness.
Generating exclusivity with someone in a group by developing memories and experiences is key to creating meaningful friendships. Securely attached people who are comfortable with vulnerability and empathic tend to develop healthier relationships than anxiously attached people.
Drew overheard a conversation in Madison Square Park of two girls discussing how they wanted to plan a party on a weekend that their friend Marissa, who they spoke poorly about, would be out of town. This led to an online meetup of people supporting Marissa to find new friends.
Two friends discuss a time when they decided to change into Western-wear in a parking lot before hitting up some clubs with their new friend who was excited to have dancing buddies.
Prioritizing time with friends is essential as an adult, as it may be harder to make friends compared to when one was younger and surrounded by people their own age.
Ron warms up to the speaker after expressing interest in going to games with him and his friends.
Trina and Michaela buy food at the store, enjoying their independence and catching up as they hang out like they did in fourth grade.
A man is invited to walk up the Brooklyn Bridge with his friend's group, and is told to gather everyone at City Hall at 9 a.m.
In this transcript, a person expresses their gratitude towards their friend for always being open-minded and supportive towards their ideas, and for being an amazing friend who gets excited about doing great things together.
The importance of memories with friends and family is highlighted in this podcast episode. The hosts discuss the joy of spending time with loved ones and the positive impact it can have during difficult times.
The speaker pays tribute to his lifelong friend, Jim Law, who he considers a true American hero. He also mentions providing assistance to someone in need by contacting her next of kin.
The speaker shares their experience of moving to India and hiring programmers, as well as the importance of teaching adults how to make new friends.
Researchers have conducted surveys on over 90,000 people in 20 countries and interviewed over 2000 people to understand the process of making long-term friendships.
In this episode, the hosts plan to share stories about different types of friends- the good, the bad, and the ugly. They also mention having a swear jar and starting a merch line for the podcast.
Actor speaks about the role of friends in his artistic life and how they kept him thinking and alive.
Two friends reminiscing about high school and the growth and fun they experienced during that time.
Two friends, Dana and Conan, talk about doing impressions and how they bonded through it, while mentioning their mutual friend Dino Stapinopoulos, who texts Conan every time someone he does an impression of passes away.
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the importance of giving understanding and grace to your friends when they don't know certain things you might be familiar with.
The speaker was distressed by a twisted story in the press that made it seem like she was about to relapse before her wedding, and that her friend had saved her. She expressed her disappointment and lack of trust towards that friend.
The speaker describes his emotional friendship with a man he called "Unfrozen Caveman," who was prone to intense emotions and needed balance in his life.
Two friends share a love for comedy and exchange messages about their favorite comedians, with one of them studying the techniques of greats such as Hussein.
The speaker shares an experience of waiting for their friend Connie at a concert who had to leave to check on her parent's house due to a fire and missing pet while the opening band had already started playing.
Join us each week as we talk and laugh about life's chaos with old and new friends. In this episode, they discuss the undercover operations of police officers to catch people engaging in prostitution and how the exchange of money for sexual acts is deemed as prostitution.
The speaker recounts a conversation with an ex-friend after being left a cell phone and car by someone named Robbie.
Two women share a close bond that mimics that of a married couple, emphasizing the importance of female friendships.
A conversation between two friends about supporting each other through difficult times and being each other's cheerleaders, even through small acts of kindness like holding a friend's newborn baby.
Julie's friend is worried about how she will explain her behavior to her husband, while sirens are heard in the background.
A person expresses concern over a friend's excessive drinking and how it's affecting both their own reputation and their friend's career.
This podcast discusses the three types of friendships - friends for a reason, friends for a season, and lifetime friends - and emphasizes the importance of adapting to changing seasons of life to allow new friendships to emerge.
In a discussion, a person defends her friendship with Lala, emphasizing on Lala's good traits and how the show is different from their real-life relationship.
The speaker reconnected with an old friend whom he hadn't seen in 20 years. They explored an amusement park together and reminisced about their childhood, sharing stories and memories.
The speaker talks about going from having no friends to having a lot of friends and feeling like a king. When he moved to live with his father and stepmother, he had piles of friends he didn't even know what to do with.
The hosts reflect on the passing of a friend who was a guide and server host in their Minecraft community, emphasizing the importance of cherishing loved ones and reaching out to others.
The speaker reflects on her personal journey in realizing the toxicity of certain female friendships in her life and encourages younger listeners to not worry if they have yet to find genuine connections, as there is still time to figure life out.
The importance of building a friendship before falling in love, in a culture where dating and hooking up have become the norm, is discussed in this episode.
This podcast discusses how physical touch plays a role in friendships and how it can be perceived differently depending on the gender.
Despite wanting to make friends in his calculus class, the speaker found it difficult and eventually gave up. However, one classmate did approach him for help outside of class.
The excitement of encountering a friend unexpectedly is one of life's simple pleasures.
Susan forms unlikely friendships with a woman who has no children and her new neighbors after moving to a new town, while Josh struggles with parenthood.
In this podcast episode, the hosts share their personal experiences of making friends as adults, which can be challenging, especially when moving to a new city. They also narrate some interesting stories related to friendship.
A woman talks about how cuddling is a common occurrence at the all-women's camp she attends and how it can lead to new friendships.
The speaker is narrating an incident where a guy invited his female friend over to smell his room, and after he spiked her tea, she was shocked when he made a move on her, as she thought they were just friends.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the emotional burden that sometimes comes with being part of a friend group, and the pressure to constantly keep up with everyone else's needs and interests. They also touch on the phenomenon of "emotional friend group terrorism," and how social media can create unrealistic expectations for our friendships.
The speaker expresses their wish for good cheer for their friend, Mandy, during a difficult year and shares their own feelings of waiting for relief and change in their own life.
A listener expresses their disappointment with a story that was supposed to be touching but came across as insincere when describing a lost friend, and offers an anecdote about their own struggle with panic attacks.
The speaker emphasizes on enjoying oneself with friends instead of chasing after dreams every time one goes out, and also discusses the use of someone else's Netflix account along with watching and discussing Gilmore Girls.
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the importance and value of long-lasting friendships and the sacred zone of friendship.
The speaker talks about his experience of becoming really good friends with a girl and eventually trying to push her towards dating his friend.
This transcript presents a conversation with several anecdotes about helping friends in different contexts.
