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Jul 2020
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Ep 114. Making new friends as an adult

CHLOE BROTHERIDGE
About this episode

  • Why there’s nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to wanting more friend
  • My favourite strategy for talking to anyone 
  • How to deal with ‘rejection’ or worrying that you’re ‘boring’
  • Plus - I share experiences from friends on how they made friends as an adult

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