Shannon has been by Megan's side since the day they were born - literally. She's been a built-in best friend for Megan's whole life and her fiercest protector, and they share treasured memories ranging from binge-watching Grey's Anatomy, destroying their parents in euchre (whippersnappers for life), and endless conversations and advice about life, boys, career, and sharing funny videos of people falling over, puppies, or news reporter fails.

Marissa shortly follows Shannon in tenure, as she and Megan became best friends at the adorable age of six months old (a mere week for Megan). Since then, they've been inseparable and share a love of reading, euchre, and planning world domination (just kidding). Marissa is Megan's sounding board and has been the most incredible friend for three decades, and will always be her first euchre partner (go big or go home baby).

Molly and Megan bonded through college shenanigans and sorority events, realizing they had found a sister and friend for life. Molly helped Megan grow into the person she is today with encouragement and support, and they share a love of cooking and adventure and an obsession with Molly's dog Frank. Molly is an anchor for Megan and a treasured friend, and they always cheers to the Catalina wine mixer.

Cailin and Megan joked that they were a couple long before they met their partners. If you catch these two together they're probably singing Phantom of the Opera or belting out Abba while watching Mamma Mia. Cailin was the first person to hear about Megan's first date with John as Megan called her after leaving the date hoping there would be a second, and John asked Megan out for date number two while they were still on the phone.

While Megan and John had an incredible first date, Megan and Devon shared a deeply memorable one over margaritas after being set up by their parents (thanks Janet and Pat!). They realized they had a bizarre amount in common, from both having dogs named Wrigley, to loving Harry Potter, and even having the same credit card. Years later, Devon is one of Megan's most treasured people and they're part of the coolest trio in Chicago, the Greeb Girlies.

Rounding out the Greeb Girlies is Katherine Carlton, who Megan bonded with over reading, Harry Potter, and musical theater (halleLUJAH). Katherine and Megan became fast friends over pregnant wives (don't ask) and laughing so hard until they cry, which happens regularly. You'll find the Greeb Girlies traversing Chicago, but Megan and Katherine always find the moments for comedy and shenanigans (sometimes at Devon's expense).

Megan and Jeff met through a mutual friend and quickly realized they found a kindred spirit, and built a friendship over a love of music, food, dancing and fun that strengthens year after year. Find them watching music videos or singing karaoke in their living rooms, dancing around the city or inventing new cocktails as sweet as their friendship (elderberry French 75 is the current one to top).

Scott and John met in their freshman year of college and became fast friends after learning they were rushing the same fraternity. They lived together on multiple occasions throughout college and have stayed connected into adulthood and meet up at least monthly for scotch and cigars. John and Megan’s first double date was with Scott and his wife Maggie – and Scott and Maggie knew halfway through dinner that John and Megan would get married.

Garrett and John have been friends since they were 5 years old after being put in the same cub scout troop and park district basketball team (shout out to the Mt. Prospect Grizzlies). They have stayed close ever since despite living in different states for most of their 20s. Garrett and John have had way too many hours-long conversations where they just shout movie quotes at each other.

Chris and John also met when they were 5 years old and have been roasting each other ever since. Chris has a habit of bringing out his dry snark at the perfect time to the point where even John's dad will reference jokes Chris made when Chris and John were kids. Chris and John also bond over music, having both played in band together and having swapped at least 100 playlists over the years.

Phil and John met through mutual friends during freshman year winter break of their respective colleges. They developed a quick bond over obscure sports stats, vacations in Las Vegas and golf tips. Phil and John still play golf together and bounce sports hot takes off of each other. Phil and John are in contact nearly every day through various group chats.

Charlie and John met during a pickup basketball game while both were in high school and an immediate mutual respect was formed due to trash talk and aggressive defense. They still trash talk each other but there is a lot more love behind it after years of friendship. Charlie and John have been playing golf and Yu-Gi-Oh together for several years, with Charlie often getting the better of John at both.

Tony and John met in their senior year of high school through mutual friends and ended up playing pickup basketball together on a daily basis after school instead of doing homework. Both Tony and John now have graduate degrees. They have stayed close, going to several concerts together and competing against each other in a decades-long fantasy football league that Tony runs. Tony and John still play sports together, though not on a daily basis as neither of their knees are in basketball shape.