One-on-One vs. Group Hangs

Josh Gondelman talks with Caller Eleanor about ditching friend groups for deeper one-on-one connections, the quiet joy of a good double date, and the surprising magic of "one-on-two" friendships.What You'll Hear:The Case for the Phone Call: Josh opens up about being an unapologetic phone call guy, and why catching up voice-to-voice with far-off friends feels more intimate than any text thread.Breaking Up with the Friend Group: Two years post-grad, Eleanor explains why the friend groups that worked in high school and college have started to feel more draining than fulfilling.The One-on-Two Surprise: Eleanor and Josh dig into double dates, cycling buddies, and the unexpected joy of a friendship that somehow works as three.CHAPTERS:00:00 Josh on being a devoted phone call guy03:17 Welcome, caller Eleanor from Williamsburg04:03 A post-grad friendship reordering09:58 Why double dates hit different14:13 The surprise of one-on-two friendships20:08 Goodnight to Judy!For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.