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Camille Muson's avatar

couch friends keep me going

Shelbi Jones's avatar

simply the best!

Kevin Stuckey's avatar

such a clear picture of friendship

Shelbi Jones's avatar

This makes me happy! I was hoping it would land with everyone, even if they've never heard the phrase "couch friends"

Kevin Stuckey's avatar

will be coming back to some of these questions with my notebook

Tyshaia's avatar

You’re literally in my brain because I was just talking about this with a friend (whilst sitting on my couch ironically 😂)

Shelbi Jones's avatar

Haha, I love it! You throw the best and most thoughtful events, but sometimes you just want your girls to come over and chill on the couch

The Undivided Signal's avatar

Very attentive. Very intentional. Very self aware. “Couch friends” from my pov? very original. Love it! <3

Shelbi Jones's avatar

Thank you!! 💚

Tyler Holland's avatar

I smiled at the phrase "couch friends" because everyone seems to know exactly what it means the moment they hear it. Those friendships aren't built around events or perfectly planned calendars. They're built around ordinary life. I also loved the reminder to "not be too cool." So many meaningful relationships probably never begin simply because both people are waiting for the other to make the first move.

Shelbi Jones's avatar

Thank you, Tyler! We can't be too cool if we want people to stick with us through life's mundane moments.

Paige DeVriendt's avatar

‼️‼️‼️ this!!!! around 30 a flip switched in me and i was like nope. i only have so much time and energy and that is now reserved only for people i feel i don’t have to mask or perform at all around. if you drain my battery, goodbye. couch friends give me lifeeeee

Shelbi Jones's avatar

Exactly! One of my friends recently called them "soul people," and I like that definition. The relationships where I can be myself get all my time.

Anayo's avatar

So glad you wrote about this!

Shelbi Jones's avatar

Thank you for reading it :)

Chrissy King's avatar

Love couch friends so much!

Shelbi Jones's avatar

There is nothing better, especially when outside costs $100

Melissa Puppo's avatar

LOVE all of this. Couch friends truly are the best.

Shelbi Jones's avatar

Thank you! I wouldn't know what to do without them

biglittlemia's avatar

Couch friends are so essential. Also hot take: those can turn into the deepest friendships because being at home, there's no need to perform.

Shelbi Jones's avatar

Truly! Those are the people who know all of my secrets lol

Alyssa Morlacci's avatar

I look forward to hanging on the couch with you very soon 😌

Shelbi Jones's avatar

can't wait! 💚

Tori Simokov's avatar

Love this 🥲🛋️

Shelbi Jones's avatar

Thank you, Tori ☺️