Today, we’re diving into the hyper-specific annoyances that can derail your mood in record time — the ones you can’t really justify being mad about, but oh… you are.

From everyday sensory betrayals like water trickling down your arm while you wash your face, to public offenses like slow walkers and people who treat speakerphone like a podcast, we’re calling out the petty little things that drive us all nuts.

We’ll break it down into categories — Everyday Body & Sensory Betrayals, Public Offenses & Social Crimes, Technology Frustrations, Domestic Disappointments, and Food & Kitchen Rage — and swap stories that prove we’re all just trying to survive the tiny chaos of daily life.

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AITA for telling my friends that it’s not my problem they can’t afford things?

19:30

AITA for ignoring my friend’s phone calls after she invited herself, her spouse, her children, and her friends to my home for an impromptu BBQ without my permission?

28:48

AITA for celebrating my birthday without my friends after they rescheduled around babysitters again?

36:46

AITAH for telling my fiancé's friends that we aren't friends and to leave me alone

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com

Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!

In this episode, we’re unpacking attachment theory—aka, the psychology behind why we love the way we do—and flipping it toward friendship. Whether you're always texting first, dodging emotional conversations, or suddenly realizing you trauma-bonded at brunch, your attachment style might explain more than you think.

We’ll break down the four main styles, how they show up in platonic relationships, and what it looks like when different styles collide. Think of this as a friendship audit—with a little therapy, a little humor, and zero shame.

Connect with us on Instagram and TikTok: @artofclassiness Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com

Quick disclaimer, friends—we’re not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It’s not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional.

Burned CDs. Away messages. Mall lurks. Emotional warfare disguised as AIM status updates. This week, we’re taking a wildly nostalgic, and slightly traumatic, trip back to the early 2000s. From sleepovers and three-way calls to mall culture and teen movie tropes, we’re unpacking what friendship looked like during the era of side parts, glitter gel, and personality-defining eyeliner.

We dive into the sacred rituals of LiveJournal confessions, the coded language of Top 8 rankings, and the harsh social rules we all tried to survive. But beneath the nostalgia is a deeper conversation: how those formative years shaped our self-worth, emotional habits, and the way we show up in friendships today.

Whether you were full-on emo, low-key alt, or just trying to keep your ringtone under 30 seconds to save money, this one’s for you.

Let’s keep the nostalgia going: Follow us @artofclassiness on Instagram and TikTok, and share your favorite 2000s memories—bonus points for chaotic AIM screen names and your best burned CD titles. Submit your own stories for future episodes: artofclassiness@gmail.com

Quick disclaimer, friends – we're not doctors, just two people who love to share ideas and experiences. This podcast is for fun and informational purposes only. It's not meant to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, definitely reach out to your doctor or a qualified health professional. Take care of yourselves and use what feels right for you!