She’s the one who says, “We NEED to get together!” And unlike everyone else, she actually does something about it.
She starts the group text. Picks the date. Makes the reservation. Plans the birthday party. Organizes the girls’ night. Somehow, she’s always the one getting everyone together.
Yep… she’s the friendship initiator.
And honestly? Every friend group needs one.
Friendship expert Shasta Nelson has spent years studying what makes friendships grow, and one of her biggest messages is simple: friendships don’t just happen. They require time, intention and someone willing to take the first step.
In fact, research shows that it can take roughly 40–60 hours together to turn an acquaintance into a casual friend, 80–100 hours to become good friends, and around 200 hours to develop a close friendship.
So maybe that girls’ night you’ve been talking about for six months isn’t going to plan itself.
Be the Friend Who Makes It Happen!
Don’t wait for someone else to send the text.
YOU send it.
Gather your favorite people, pick a date, and come make some memories at Painting with a Twist! Whether it’s a girls’ night, birthday celebration, book club, date night or simply an excuse to get everyone together, we’ll provide the paint, the music, the laughs and the fun.
And right now, there’s an extra reason to be the planner!
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Get a group of 10 or more together for a private party, and the party hostess paints FREE!
That’s our little thank-you for being the friend who gets everyone together.
But don’t wait — this is a LIMITED-TIME promotion!
So grab your girls, start that group text and make it happen.
Because the best friendships aren’t built by saying, “We really need to get together sometime.”
They’re built by actually getting together.
You bring the friends.
We’ll bring the fun.
And we’ll save a paintbrush for you!