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Jul 30
1h 6m

How to Make Friends as an Adult

Tamsen Fadal / Authentic Wave
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If your friendships have started to feel more distant, more confusing, or more draining than they used to, you're not imagining it. Tamsen sits down with leading therapist and author Minaa B. to talk about the emotional side of adult friendships: the breakups, the boundaries, the loneliness, and why building connections can feel so hard, especially in midli ... Show More
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