EP25: The TV That Raised Us: Can Men and Women Really Just Be Friends?

TV taught us a lot—but did it totally screw up how we see friendship between men and women?

In this episode of The Art of Classiness Podcast, we’re kicking off a new kind of conversation with The TV That Raised Us: a look at the shows that shaped how we think about friendship, romance, and everything in between. From Friends to New Girl to HIMYM, we’re breaking down the “will-they-won’t-they” trope and asking: Can opposite-sex friendships really exist without turning romantic? And why does Hollywood always need a kiss to make it count?

What You’ll Learn:

• Why TV is obsessed with romanticizing male/female friendships

• The difference between friendship chemistry and romantic chemistry

• What happens when one person catches feelings—and the other doesn’t

• The real-life consequences of fictional expectations

• Which TV friendships got it right (and which totally fell apart)

We’re also revisiting our own experiences, reflecting on how these portrayals shaped our beliefs, and calling out the storylines that should’ve just stayed friends.

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