Ask a GLU: Your Guide to Navigating Friend Chaos

Where GLUs help GLUs 🤝

GLU abbreviation, noun
/jē-el-yü/

Massie’s definition: GLU stands for Girl Like Us.
SOTR’s definition: G stands for whatever you want. If you’re here, you’re like us.

Welcome to Ask a GLU: your new favorite place to get NON-PROFESSIONAL advice on friend chaos, wedding chaos, work chaos, and pretty much any kind of social chaos that makes you feel like a tortured seventh-grader all over again.

What is “Ask a GLU?”

We’ll tackle your real-life friend chaos with a big-sister blend of honesty and heart. Our advice may not be what you want to hear, but it will always be what you need to hear. All responses are rated TSR for Thick Skin Required.

Types of Scenarios We’re Here For:

Friend Chaos

• Navigating friend group changes

• Managing long-distance friendships

• Setting boundaries with close friends

• Dealing with friend group drama (even down to close reads of text messages)

• Making new friends as an adult

• Managing different friendship circles

Work Chaos

• Building professional networks

• Setting boundaries with coworkers

• Managing mentor relationships

• Navigating office politics

• Handling workplace friendships

• Professional rivalry situations

Wedding Chaos

• How to establish boundaries with a ‘zilla

• I can’t afford one more f*ing wedding

• Why wasn’t I invited?

• Help! My friend is marrying an LBR.

• Ew! I am so not wearing that bridesmaid dress

Clique Chaos

• Friend group events and planning

• Social media boundaries

• Group chat etiquette

• Friend group traditions

• Reconnecting with old friends

• Managing social calendars

Example Scenarios We Can Help With:

“How do I maintain friendships when I’m the only one in my group starting a family?”

“My work friend keeps trying to turn our professional relationship into a personal one – help!”

“I’m the only one in my friend group who doesn’t make six figures, and it’s making social plans weird.”

“My sister and I work in the same industry and it’s getting awkward.”

“How do I tell my BFF I can’t be in their wedding party due to budget constraints?”

How to Submit Your Question:

Email thestateofthereunion@gmail.com with:

1. Subject Line:

   1. Ask a GLU: [Your Problem]

2. Body:

   1. Your Situation (300 words max)

   2. What you've tried so far

   3. Any relevant backstory

   4. A creative nickname so you stay anonymous

What Makes a Great Ask a GLU Letter:

• Focuses on complicated social dynamics

• Includes specific details

• Presents a clear question or desired outcome

• Relates to real-life adult situations

• Keeps it classy :)

What We Don’t Handle:

• Legal advice

• Medical situations

• Content inappropriate for our community

• Emergency situations should be handled by appropriate professionals

Privacy Things:

• All submissions are confidential

• Questions will be edited for clarity and anonymity

• Only chosen questions will receive responses

• Identifying details will always be changed

• We’re here to help you navigate your social world with confidence, style and just a touch of that Westchester wisdom we all know and love.
  
  Don’t wait: submit your Ask a GLU question today!