Episode 68 - A Question about Making Friends and an Introduction on the Topic of Codependency

This week I answer a question about making friends as an adult. You are not alone if you struggle with this. There are a lot of reasons this is hard, and there are a lot of limitations, but I do my best to provide ideas that are actually doable for both online relationships and in-person relationships. Following that, I have a conversation with myself about codependency, beginning with a definition. Any amount of codependency in your relationships will also impact your ability to set and respect boundaries. You will probably want to review the boundary podcasts after you hear this week's episode. Check out the links below for research on friendships, and codependency inventories you can see for free. MIriam Kirmayer Friel Co-Dependency Assessment Inventory Codependency Questionnaire Codependency: What are the Signs and How to Overcome it