007. One of Us. Friends: Why It’s Gotten Harder & How to Build Friendships That Last

This one’s for all of us feeling the slow fade of friendships — wondering why staying close feels so much harder…and how to fix it.In this episode, Megan & I dive into the changing nature of friendship in our 20s and early 30s: why it’s gotten more complicated, what gets in the way, why friends matter more than ever, and how to keep them during life’s chaos.We unpack what studies say about loneliness, 3 pillars of adult friendship, and 3 things we can improve on to build better, life-giving relationships.In this episode:-Why friendship is essential — according to the research-Mel Robbins’ 3 pillars of adult friendship-Barriers to friendship during these years-The 3 keys to better connection - proximity, unplanned interactions, vulnerability-Practical ways to improve each of these ^-how to go deeper, ask better questions, and be vulnerable-traits of great friendsIf you’ve ever thought, “I miss my friends, but don’t know what to do about it” — this one’s for you.RATINGS:Faith - 3Heart - 7Head - 7Hands - 6Mel Robbins post about adult friendships: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEsSzCrNUMu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link⁠Join the Quarter Life Clarity Community: ⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/QuarterLifeClarity/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/qtrlifeclarity/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@qtrlifeclarity?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠QLC Hub: ⁠⁠https://stan.store/qtrlifeclarity⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@QtrLifeClarity⁠