Welcome to the first episode in my Friendship series! With a growing list of responsibilities that demand our time and attention in our 20s, it’s so important for us to practice intentionality and self-reflection when we define our inner circle of friends. Today, I’m delving into things we should consider when making, maintaining, and outgrowing friends.

Through personal anecdotes and reflections, I uncover the spectrum of friendships, from one-sided relationships to social media connections, convenience friendships, and childhood bonds. Discussing the impact of these diverse friendships on our lives, I share my opinions on recognizing who we should keep around and when when a friendship isn’t serving us anymore.

Show Notes:

• 0:42: Reflecting on Changing Friendships in Our 20s
• 2:36: Adult Challenges and Reevaluating Our Inner Circle
• 5:32: One-Sided Friendships: The Lack of Reciprocity
• 9:15: The Social Media Illusion: Quantity ≠ Quality
• 10:32: Friendship Spectrum: Convenience vs. Emotional Bonds
• 13:18: Childhood vs. Adult Friendships: Growing Apart
• 16:26: The Evolution of Friendships throughout your life: Central or Peripheral
• 18:44: Outgrowing Friends & When to Move On
• 21:00: The Essence of Healthy Friendships: Authenticity and Safety

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