Do we need to bring girly friendships back?

Exploring how adult friendships transform as we navigate life's milestones. Comparing Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend with The White Lotus, I question why those intimate friendships of our youth often fade into scheduled coffee dates and sporadic texts. While science confirms meaningful connections are vital to our wellbeing, I wonder: can we reclaim the depth of teenage friendships while balancing adult responsibilities? Join in on this offline conversation at the next Dialogue at the Table.

CultureDaphnyApril 14, 2025friendship, community, Dialogue at the TableComment

Dialogue at the Table: Reflecting on metamorphosis

Last year I turned 35. This momentum made me reflect on the last five years that passed and the things that happened that set a metamorphosis in motion. I wanted to discuss this topic with others so on the fifth anniversary of the journal Dialogue with Self (November 2024) I hosted the first Dialogue at the Table with my close friends themed: What in the metamorphosis.

I hosted

TalkDaphnyMarch 17, 2025Dialogue at the Table