“Each issue of Platonic Love feels like a conversation with friends.” - Lacey V.
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Platonic Love is a newsletter and Substack bestseller for women in the messy middle: navigating the transformation from “twenty-something” to “Adult with a capital A.” It’s been featured in Cup of Jo’s newsletter Big Salad, Rich Text, and The Washington Post.
We started Platonic Love to open up the conversations we were having in real life but not seeing enough of online — from the anxieties and joys of making friends as an adult and the journey to preserve your identity as a newer mom to Dolly Parton podcasts and our hunt for the perfect wedding shoe.
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Who are we?
We wrote each other’s bios:
“Aliza (pronounced uh-LIE-zuh) is a tryer of new things, wonderful friend, and hot yoga twisty pretzel. She’ll never show up to a costume party in a lackluster outfit. She loves a sweet nighttime treat, especially chocolate, and her ability to find parking spots is unmatched. Aliza lives with her lovely and always supportive husband Sam, adorable son Jude, and playful dog Oliver near Cambridge, Massachusetts.” - Aja
“Aja (pronounced AY-zhuh) is one of those people who feels like a long-time friend — or even better, big sister — the first time you meet her. She knows how to skip the small talk, dresses like she lives in Brooklyn, and listens to your stories with care and compassion. When Aja’s not catching up on podcasts during a long walk through Cambridge or meeting friends at a hip new restaurant for dinner, you’ll find her at home with her wonderful partner, Sam, nestling up on the couch with her Kindle.” - Aliza
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