11: Can We Be Friends? I Promise I’m Normal…ish

Remember when making friends was as easy as asking, “Do you like swings?” and boom—you had a best friend by recess? Yeah… what happened to that? In this episode of Couched in Chaos, Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Trisha dive into the awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright exhausting world of making friends as an adult. From overthinking text messages to realizing you need to “schedule” a casual hangout two weeks in advance, they unpack why friendship used to feel effortless—and why now it feels like a part-time job with no onboarding. They discuss the unspoken rules of adult friendships, the fear of coming on too strong (or not strong enough), and how life stages, kids, careers, and pure exhaustion all get in the way. Plus, they share some real-life strategies for actually building meaningful connections—without feeling like you're dating… but for friends. As always Dr. Tiff and Trish add in a little celebrity gossip and answer your listener question. If you’ve ever thought, “Are we friends… or just friendly?”—this episode is for you.