Tips for navigating a friend’s invitation to become business partners

Getting a friend to ask you join a business feels exciting and scary. You care about…

How to handle a friend’s invitation to start a side hustle together

Understanding the invite When a friend asks you to start a side hustle together, first pause.…

What to say when a friend asks you to co‑found a venture

Understanding the ask When a friend says “let’s start a company together,” the first thing to…

Tips for replying to a pal who wants to launch a startup with you

Step 1: Get clear on your own vision Before you answer, think about why you want to…

Ways to answer kindly when a friend worries about holiday travel

Understand Why Your Friend Is Worried When the holiday season rolls around, travel plans can feel…

How to respond to “I’m worried the winter will freeze my emotions”

Understand the feeling behind the metaphor When someone says, “I’m worried the winter will freeze my…

How to respond to “I love how we snuggle when it’s chilly outside”

Understand Why the Comment Matters When your partner says, “I love how we snuggle when it’s…

What to say when they express “the winter nights make me think of us”

When someone tells you “the winter nights make me think of us,” they’re opening a little…

Ways to reply when they share “I’m feeling lonely as the weather cools”

Step 1: Recognize the Mood and the Weather Connection When a partner says, “I’m feeling lonely as…