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It’s Memorial Day which can only mean one thing… Pool days are coming.

And so are the conversations.

You know the ones: You’re half-reclined on a striped lounger, eating watermelon out of a Ziplock, when someone says,“Did you hear about Anna’s car getting repo-ed?”

And it begins….

Now listen, I’m not the fun police. I want the good laughs and the fun stories and the deeply aesthetic convos as much as anyone.

But if you’ve ever left a hangout feeling heavier than when you arrived, you know what I mean. There’s a version of friendship that doesn’t ask you to dim your light or dish about someone else to feel included.

TBH, I don’t WANT to be the wet blanket.

But sometimes I am. When the convo turns into a spiral of speculation about who’s doing worse than we are… I start a little internal crash out.

And I know I’m not the only one.

Because even in moments like that… when Anna’s car got repo-ed and someone goes “We knew she couldn’t be making that much money…” - you can feel your spirit shrink.

And still… you don’t want to be the buzzkill. The boring one. The girl who turns everything into a self-reflection exercise.

But guess what?

You can still be fun and kind. In fact, you're MORE fun WHEN you’re kind.

Because you’re the kind of fun that leaves people feeling seen - not scorched.

The kind of fun that says “Let’s go deeper,” not “Let’s go low.”

The kind of fun that doesn’t need an enemy to be entertaining.

So I made us a quick cheat sheet. For when the convo starts spiraling and you need a little pep talk… OR you need to remember that gossip isn’t the only way to talk to your girls. And if it is? I challenge you to go deeper. I’m working on this myself.

3 Ways to Shift the Conversation Without Killing the Vibe:

• “That reminds me of something I’ve been working on myself…”

• “You know what’s wild? I just read this thing about money psychology—can I share it?”

• “I’m trying to break my habit of talking about people who aren’t here—hold me to it?”

A Quick Litmus Test for Grown Friend Energy:

• Did you leave the convo feeling inspired or icky?

• Did it make you laugh, cry, or want to go build something?

• Did you talk about anyone else in a positive way?

Upgrading the Convo Without Making it Awkward (AKA What To Talk About When You’re Over Gossip):

• Books that made you better
  Try: “What’s the last thing you read that changed your perspective?”
  (Hint: If no one says The Let Them Theory, they’re lying.)

• Money moves, without weird vibes
  Talk budgeting apps, dream investments, or how you're negotiating better. Financial transparency is the new hot girl walk.

• Body stuff, but not like that.
  Not just weight loss… although it’s a totally respectable goal, too. But strength. Hormones. Energy. What you’re learning about taking care of the only body you’ve got.

• Family dynamics with real depth
  “Did your mom ever rest?” opens more than gossip about someone else's marriage ever could.

• Dreams, pivots, and real ambition
  “Would you ever change careers?” “What’s a risk you’re scared but kind of excited to take?”

• Culture with context
  Talk about the You finale. Talk about the Braves recent win. Talk about whether Taylor is announcing Rep TV at the AMAs tonight. Talk about how you want a blanket and coffee ritual that turns on your creator brain. Connection lives in what we feel, not just what we see.

Friendship in adulthood takes effort. But the kind that feels good. Like stretching. Like healing. Like coming home to yourself with people who clap when you do.

This is your reminder that it’s okay to outgrow the kind of connection that once felt like everything. There’s something better on the other side.

Forward this to the group chat. This is our summer.

Xo, The Salesgirls

PS. Happy Memorial Day. Between the popsicles and the patriotic playlists, this day also holds weight. We’re grateful for the freedoms we enjoy, for the lives that made that possible, and for the chance to build something meaningful in their honor.