A survival guide to adult friendship: how to find your people, have more fun, and create meaningful friendships as an adult.
This is the topic you and everyone else are thinking about.
From making new friends to staying connected to your old ones, to the thing that’s really hard: what do you do when your friendships start to fade?
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Oct 26
It’s Not Too Late: The 5 Shifts That Will Change the Rest of Your Year with Ed Mylett
What if the best part of the year hasn’t happened yet?If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, and sick of your own bad habits, this conversation is for you.In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Mel sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and one of favorite people ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2024
#613: Adult Friendships: How To Not Make It So Hard
Friendship as an adult can be hard. Everyone is busy, and you find yourself surrounded by co-workers who have nothing in common with you, or neighbors you don’t like. You know you’re great at friendship, and you love having a solid social group, but it feels like everyone you car ... Show More
40m 31s
Dec 2022
#142: Making Friends as an Adult - Where, How, and Why
<p>Have you ever felt like making friends as an adult nearly impossible?! Like WHERE do you find like-minded people and HOW do you go from strangers to besties? In this episode, Mary shares her advice for making new friendships and strengthening your existing ones.</p>
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37m 49s
Jun 2024
150. top qualities in female friendships, avoidance patterns, finding new friends, trust issues & MORE 💌
Hi my loves 💕 today we’re digging in to all things FRIENDSHIP: what qualities to look for, making friends in your 20s, feeling left out, attachments and ex-besties, and MORE!00:00 intro02:22 top traits to look for in friends18:24 make high value friends on the same journey as yo ... Show More
1h 43m
Mar 2025
why is it so hard to make friends?
in this solo episode, i share some honest thoughts on my struggles recently to make meaningful friendships and I unpack the psychology behind our craving for a built-in social circle, why adulthood makes friendships feel so much harder, and what we can actually do to cultivate re ... Show More
32m 30s
Dec 2024
How to Make Adult Friendships & Ditch "Default" Ones
Adult friendships, why are they so hard? Are we looking at it the wrong way? Is it us, or is it that we are surrounded by toxic people? And what about those "default" friends that have been around for so long but don't really align with us anymore, how do we navigate those? I had ... Show More
44m 51s
May 2025
How to Make Friends as an Adult—Even After Rejection
Have you ever had a friendship end without any real explanation? This week on A Really Good Cry, I’m opening up about one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn as an adult: not every friendship is meant to last, and sometimes, you won’t get a reason why. I’ll share the story o ... Show More
29m 11s
May 2024
3 Steps For Building Friendships As An Adult
In today’s episode, we tackle making friends as an adult with AJ, Johnny, and coach Michael Herold.
Delve into the complexities of making and maintaining friendships as an adult. Why do many adults struggle with loneliness and how can propinquity—or the strategic use of proximi ... Show More
56m 22s
Apr 2024
Why It's So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult
Making friends is hard, and unfortunately, as you get older, it gets harder. In this episode, we look at research behind friendships, plus the complicating factors people experience in making new friends as they get older. And for anyone struggling with their social lives, we sha ... Show More
43m 51s