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Jun 2024
54m 35s

How to Build Closer Friendships & Get Ri...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

Why is adult friendship so hard? 

Today, Mel is finally having the conversation on how to find your people, have more fun, and create meaningful friendships as an adult. 

In this deeply relatable episode, you’ll learn the 5 lies that you tell yourself about friendship that are keeping you from having the best relationships of your life—and the truths you must know. 

If you’ve been feeling lonely, left out, or just like your friendships are not as strong as they used to be, you’ll feel empowered and encouraged by the time you finish listening. 

Mel is giving you her exact 3-step playbook for finding, making, and strengthening your relationships. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode, that is packed with tools, tips, and scripts to create more meaningful friendships. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, especially the last 10 minutes of it (you’ll have to listen to know what I’m talking about!) you’ll love this one next: This One Hack Will Unlock Your Happier Life

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