Episode Summary:

Making friends as an adult is hard—but not impossible. It takes intention, a little bravery, and being down to feel awkward AF sometimes . But the connections? So worth it.

Real adult friendships take courage and a willingness to actually be vulnerable
Parent friendships often revolve around your kids… which is great—but sometimes you just want friends of your own
Opposite-sex friendships can get weird when you're in a committed relationship
Bumble BFF, Meetup, and all the apps can help—but they’re a lot of work
Friend ”dating” can feel awkward AF—there’s no roadmap like there is for romantic relationships
Group stuff like book clubs, photography meetups, or even random “stranger dinners” make connecting feel way less forced
Long-distance besties? Get creative—like setting up weekly “Waffle Wednesday” video calls
True friendships shouldn’t feel like a competition or like someone’s keeping score
One or two ride-or-dies >>> ten kinda-friends you can’t really open up to

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