Last updated in April 2025. Joining Spinsters of San Francisco in 2017 is one of the most recreationally enriching things I've ever done. I wish I'd joined straight out of college. It's a great way to connect with ambitious, philanthropically-minded women, build community, and form new ... VIEW POST
Likeability vs. Status: Remarkably Different Kinds of Popularity
Question: when the word "popular" comes to mind, do you feel warm fuzzy vibes or some variation of Mean Girls hell from the hallways of high school? If your answer is the latter, don’t feel bad – movies and pop culture condition us to think that way. As it turns out, there’s a vast difference ... VIEW POST
How Caretaking Can Make You Neglect Your Needs
Many people are lucky enough to have a "responsible friend" – the one who organizes day trips, volunteers to be designated driver, and makes sure everyone's hydrated after a night of drinking. This friend could be a natural caretaker or a caregiver. The two may sound the same, but there’s a sharp ... VIEW POST
How To Support Your Chronically Complaining Friend
There’s nothing wrong with venting. It’s necessary. Healthy, even. We all do it, which is it's only fair that we give our friends the space and attention to vent to us. Among the 11 Signs of a Genuine Friendship are the qualities of being present, listening, and helping with stress. This means ... VIEW POST
Get One Step Closer to Your Best Friends
Featured image credit: WeHeartIt I recently, unintentionally did the most fun thing with a close friend, and I'd recommend it to anyone. We swapped bucket lists. People are always saying "I want to do this" or "it would be cool to do that," but how often do we actually make the plans to ... VIEW POST