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 share practical tips on how to meet and keep new friends.
Enjoy and, good luck o ... Show More
Sep 2
Finding Your Life Path, Solved
You've been told your whole life to explore, keep your options open, try new things. And you've done exactly that. Moved cities, pivoted careers, taken every personality quiz. But here's what nobody warns you about: all that freedom might be the thing keeping you stuck. This epis ... Show More
4h 10m
Jul 1
How to Build Confidence, Solved
Confidence isn't something you build. It's what's left over. You've done the pose. Hands on hips, chest out, an affirmation on a sticky note stuck to the mirror. And then you walked into the room feeling exactly the same, or worse. Here's what nobody tells you: the entire concept ... Show More
3h 56m
Feb 2025
Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels Impossible & What to Do About It
<p>If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “where did all my friends go?” or felt like making friends as an adult is impossible, you are not alone. </p><p>In today’s episode, Mel is breaking down the surprising reasons why friendship feels so much harder in adulthood—and, more im ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 2024
“It’s Trickyyyy!” | Making Friends as an Adult
Making friends is harrrrrrrd! Stephanie and Melissa open up about just how difficult it can be to put yourself out there, especially the older you get. Stories about nightmare roommates and mom groups are swapped, cackles abound, and “How to Make Friends” tips from a bonafide fri ... Show More
36m 31s
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
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
Mar 2024
Keeping Friends Is Harder Than Making Them
It’s time to talk about making friends as adults, but more importantly how hard it is to keep them! I’ll share stories of how my personal friendships have evolved over time through life changes such as engagements, weddings, moving, and pregnancy and how I’ve been able to maintai ... Show More
25m 11s
Jan 2022
Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Maris Franco, PhD
As an adult, making new friends – and maintaining old friendships – can be tough. Life is busy and friends end up taking a backseat to other relationships and responsibilities. Dr. Marisa Franco, psychologist and friendship expert, talks about how to make new friends and strength ... Show More
30m 7s
Friendship is a universal struggle, no matter how old you are. In todays episode Trin goes over how to make new friends, how to make friendships last and how to get over a friendship breakup.FOLLOW TRIN:IG @trinitytondeleir ... Show More
