Why does friendship get more difficult as we get older? Clinical psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is here to break down the various roadblocks that arise within friendships and provide practical tools for navigating the difficult times. She gives advice for making new friends later in life, setting boundaries within friendships, and maintaining connection when two people are at different points in their lives. Alex and Dr. Kirmayer discuss friend group dynamics and how to navigate feeling stuck in the middle between two feuding friends. The pair also talk about knowing when it’s time to end a friendship and the different ways one can approach the conversation. Whether you’re looking to grow, maintain or repair the friendships in your life this episode has something for everyone.
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