Friendship & Fights

Overview

• Presenters: Erica and Kathy
• Setting: Getting ready for night out
• Key Topics: How they met, significant fights, maintaining friendship, personal anecdotes, preferences in men, personality traits.

How They Met

• Met at local Buddha temple when they were 7 years old.
• Instantly became friends despite contrasting memories of their initial meeting.
• Kathy moved to Georgia in 2016 but later returned, surprised Erica at their local Target.

Significant Fights

First Big Fight

• Cause: Kathy blocked Erica on Snapchat while still hanging out with a guy Erica disapproved of.
• Resolution: Awkward barbecue family day where they eventually shared a laugh and moved past the fight.

Second Big Fight

• Cause: Erica prioritizing her boyfriend over Kathy at a surprise birthday party.
• Resolution: Guilt from Erica and a heartfelt text; resolved through in-person conversation.

Maintaining Friendship

• Emphasize low-maintenance friendship: Can go months without texting but pick up right where they left off.
• Communication through sporadic texts and FaceTimes.

Personality Traits & Dynamics

• Erica: Anxious attachment style, empathetic, night owl.
• Kathy: Avoidant attachment style, logical thinker, introverted.
• Similar MBTI results but different personality traits (Erica ESTJ, Kathy ISTJ).

Preferences in Men

• Erica: personality matters most, prefers guys who are funny, respectful, and loud in a good way.
• Kathy: prefers tall, buff, intelligent, and respectful guys.

Commonalities & Differences

• Similarities: Childhood traumas, MBTI results.
• Differences: Tastes in men, social batteries, majors in college.

Significant Memories

• Trip to California and Korea (spontaneous and fun experiences).
• Balance between their spontaneous personality and logical approach.

Ending Notes

• Reflect on their quirky habits, childhood phases, and current routines.
• Express affection and acknowledge their long-standing friendship.