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Friendship isn’t always smooth sailing, but it’s worth the ride. Trust us.

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See, this is the thing:
You don’t FIND perfect people.
People BECOME perfect to you… Oh, so slowly, through effort, attention, and the trust you build.
You do NOT FIND friends.
You BECOME one.

See, last night… I went to @timeleft dinner number three for me, thought I’d try the mixed one this time… And I had mixed feelings about it.
I got on really well with a couple of people…
and I didn’t get on so well with a couple of others.
But tell you what: That makes it a successful TIMELEFT DINNER. I’m glad I went.
Because it was new.
It is… interesting to meet strangers.
It doesn’t need to be perfect.

Friendship is NOT about perfect connections.
It’s about Interesting connections.

See, we have WAY MORE in common with strangers than we think.

We’ve become obsessed with selecting and curating, diagnosing, analysing, and finding PERFECT. We’ve become deranged curators.
We have algorithms choosing our partners, yet we’re lonelier than ever.
We don’t indulge in disliking anything anymore.
We’re force-fed comfort.
We have social media coming out of our arses, but barely a crumb of actual social interaction.
Clearly - That doesn’t work. Because PERFECT doesn’t EXIST.

It’s like the cinema - you don’t go once and tick off ‘going to the cinema’ as an experience you’ve completed, done and dusted, on your life’s to-do list.
No, you go often for different films. It is the same framework, the same place, the same setting - but the film is different every time. Some you love. Some you endure. You don’t stop going to the cinema because of one bad movie. No. You keep showing up. See - Consistency is the key to connection.

“But it costs so much time and money to go meet new people. After work I’ve only got time for the gym and dinner.”

BORING.
See, Everything costs something. That routine you’ve fallen into is also costly.

You’ve got to pick:
One lets you become more you; the other quietly embalms you.

So get out there, and try a Timeleft diner!!

Use code THRICE via my link in bio for 35% off all Timeleft subscriptions.

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I grew up inspired by a quote my Dad repeated relentlessly in my childhood: “Strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet.” [ad]

It’s the mindset that made him chat to my Mum on a plane to The Netherlands all those years ago.

It’s the mindset that made me meet countless interesting people on public transport, who later became friends, mentors — one even getting me an internship! (go listen to my podcast episode about it hehe)

And it’s the mindset I carried into my gorgeous dinner with 5 strangers through the app Timeleft. I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of it, but it’s the coolest concept ever. You fill out your interests, choose your city, and the app books you a restaurant reservation with 5 aligned people in your age range. 🥹

I met the LOVELIEST girls at the women’s-only dinner, including one girl who has such similar interests and we’re already planning to meet up again!! 🥹 new fwends yayyy

I can’t recommend it enough if you’re looking for a way to get out of your comfort zone and widen your social circle 🦋

Strangers + vulnerability + effort = friendship.

@Timeleft is the most perfect concept I’ve ever seen for leaning into the vulnerability and effort <3
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It’s giving ‘fig preserve’ 🤭

#maskofconnection #adultfriendships

It’s giving ‘fig preserve’ 🤭

#maskofconnection #adultfriendships

It’s giving ‘fig preserve’ 🤭

#maskofconnection #adultfriendships

It’s giving ‘fig preserve’ 🤭

#maskofconnection #adultfriendships

It’s giving ‘fig preserve’ 🤭

#maskofconnection #adultfriendships

It’s giving ‘fig preserve’ 🤭

#maskofconnection #adultfriendships

When you finally connect with the right person, everything starts to make sense … the plot twists, the side characters, and that feeling, deep down, that you were on the edge of an exciting new chapter.

It’s not magic. That’s just how good stories work.

Keep turning the pages ❤️

Trees are built for connection and so are we 🌳🌲🌴

(we think that’s kinda cute)

#treesofconnection #adultfriendships

Trees are built for connection and so are we 🌳🌲🌴

(we think that’s kinda cute)

#treesofconnection #adultfriendships

Trees are built for connection and so are we 🌳🌲🌴

(we think that’s kinda cute)

#treesofconnection #adultfriendships

Trees are built for connection and so are we 🌳🌲🌴

(we think that’s kinda cute)

#treesofconnection #adultfriendships

Trees are built for connection and so are we 🌳🌲🌴

(we think that’s kinda cute)

#treesofconnection #adultfriendships

Trees are built for connection and so are we 🌳🌲🌴

(we think that’s kinda cute)

#treesofconnection #adultfriendships

Trees are built for connection and so are we 🌳🌲🌴

(we think that’s kinda cute)

#treesofconnection #adultfriendships

Trees are built for connection and so are we 🌳🌲🌴

(we think that’s kinda cute)

#treesofconnection #adultfriendships

Making group plans: slightly tedious, occasionally chaotic, 100% worth it for the time spent connecting with your people.
Kind of like laundry, but the reward is way better than clean socks.

Current exhibition: us 🧡

Current exhibition: us 🧡

Current exhibition: us 🧡

Current exhibition: us 🧡

Current exhibition: us 🧡

Current exhibition: us 🧡

The past and future are out of our hands.
All we have is now.
Reach out to that person you’ve been thinking about connecting with, and see where the moment takes you ❤️

This one’s for the friends who know that deeper connections are found below the surface. That when you give someone the time and effort, the defences come down and reveal who they really are beneath the armour: someone worth loving, spikes and all 🌵

This one’s for the friends who know that deeper connections are found below the surface. That when you give someone the time and effort, the defences come down and reveal who they really are beneath the armour: someone worth loving, spikes and all 🌵

This one’s for the friends who know that deeper connections are found below the surface. That when you give someone the time and effort, the defences come down and reveal who they really are beneath the armour: someone worth loving, spikes and all 🌵

Human connection has always been the main character…truly

#hellostranger #adultfriendships #humanconnection

Next time you’re out with friends, hold off on rushing to the end of the meal. Linger a little — coffee, another round, an interesting question, one more story. You never know what could happen.

Next time you’re out with friends, hold off on rushing to the end of the meal. Linger a little — coffee, another round, an interesting question, one more story. You never know what could happen.

Next time you’re out with friends, hold off on rushing to the end of the meal. Linger a little — coffee, another round, an interesting question, one more story. You never know what could happen.

Next time you’re out with friends, hold off on rushing to the end of the meal. Linger a little — coffee, another round, an interesting question, one more story. You never know what could happen.

Next time you’re out with friends, hold off on rushing to the end of the meal. Linger a little — coffee, another round, an interesting question, one more story. You never know what could happen.