How to find friends in your 30s (Part 1 of 3)

Calling all the girlies feeling nostalgic for sleepovers and spontaneous adventures with your besties! Remember when making friends was as easy as sharing your Lisa Frank Trapper Keeper? Yeah, us neither. But fear not, bubblers, because this week on Everyday Bubbly, we're kicking off a three-part series dedicated to the glorious (and sometimes awkward) world of friendship in your 30s. Buckle up as we dive into why strong friendships are more important than ever in this decade, even when life throws curveballs like demanding careers, ever-expanding schedules, and the sudden urge to gift everyone a porch goose (no judgment). We'll be spilling the tea on: Why friendships are the secret sauce to a happy (and sane) life in your 30s: Turns out, having a solid support system is like having a built-in therapist, cheerleader, and personal hype squad all rolled into one (and way more fun than adult coloring books). The myth of "adulting" killing your social life: We'll bust the myth that making new friends after college is impossible. From book clubs to volunteering, apps to old-fashioned "hey, wanna grab coffee?", we'll share our top tips for expanding your social circle, no matter how introverted you think you are. Our friendship origin story: Prepare for some embarrassing (and hilarious) anecdotes as we share how our own friendship blossomed (spoiler alert: it wasn't exactly love at first sight). This serves as a reminder that first impressions can be deceiving and sometimes your future BFF is the person you initially judged for wearing socks with sandals (we've all been there). And of course, no episode is complete without our wine of the week and our favorite songs of the week (because a good soundtrack makes everything better, even friend-finding struggles). So, whether you're feeling like your social circle is shrinking faster than your patience with dating apps, or simply want to reminisce about the good ol' days of friendship bracelets and sleepovers, this episode is for you. Join us as we celebrate the power of friendship and remind you that you're never too old to find your tribe. P.S. Don't forget to follow us on ⁠Instagram ⁠and ⁠YouTube⁠ for even more bubbly fun and friendship advice!