We Should Get Together

We should get together is the handbook for anyone who's ready for better friendships, now. have you recently moved to a new city and are struggling to make friends? do you find yourself constantly making plans with friends that fall through? are you more likely to see your friendssocial media posts than their faces? you aren't alone. millions of adults struggle with an uncomfortable and persistent ache: platonic longing, which is the unfulfilled wish for authentic, resilient, close friendships. but it doesn't have to be this way. making and maintaining friendships during adulthood can be hard</br>or, with a bit of intention and creativity, joyful.author kat vellos, experience designer and founder of better than small talk, tackles the four most common challenges of adult friendship: constant relocation, full schedules, the demands of partnership and family, and our culture's declining capacity for compassion and intimacy in the age of social media. combining expert research and personal stories pulled from conversations with hundreds of adults, we should get together is the modern handbook for making and maintaining stronger friendships. with this book you will learn to: make and maintain friendships when you (or your friends) keep movinghave deeper and more meaningful conversationstriumph over awkwardness in social situationsbecome less dependent on your phoneidentify and prioritize quality connectionsfind time for friendship despite your busy calendarcreate closer, more durable friendshipsfull of relatable stories, practical tips, 60 charming illustrations, 55 suggested activities, a book club discussion guide, and 300+ conversation starters, we should get together is the perfect book for anyone who wants to have dedicated, life-enriching friends, and who wants to be that kind of friend, too. review "there is so much to love about this handbook. if every person who reads this book takes it to heart, there will be a lot more friendship in the world." booklife, editor's pick ⚡️"the sheer amount of energy and inventiveness on display in these pages, engagingly written and illustrated by the author, will give even the most jaded some hope for more friendships in the future." kirkus reviews"vellos powerfully and personally challenges the reader. her tips are more like life coaching sessions, pushing her audience to defy awkwardness and ask thoughtful questions. those reading this book to improve their friendships may end up improving themselves as well." booklife, editor's pick ⚡️"you may not think you need it, but there's something for everyone in these pages." reedsy"tips, tricks, and a sense of comfort are what vellos grants those who could use a little help in the friend department. she lays out key ingredients for how to stop the excuses and change your life." san francisco book review"deep and thorough in its exploration of all the facets of friendship. this book is truly a gift." laura parker, mft, founder of transforming loneliness kat vellos is a trusted expert on the power of cultivating meaningful connections, the loneliness epidemic, community-building, and healthy work environments. she's the author of we should get together: the secret to cultivating better friendships which was called marvelous by booklife, a subsidiary of publishers weekly, and which kirkus reviews compared to the work of norman vincent peale and cicero. since its release in january 2020, it's been helping adults around the world heal from disconnection and loneliness. kat has twenty yearsexperience creating communities where people find belonging and authentic connection. a veteran facilitator, she founded better than small talk and bay area black designers which was profiled by forbes. both groups have created community for hundreds of people across the san francisco bay area and beyond. she's also a seasoned researcher and ux designer. sh