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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 33 MIN

Navigating Friendships in Adulthood: Quality over Quantity with Steve & Nav

from The Will to Win Podcast · host stevenscarnie

In this episode, Steve & Nav explore the complexities of forming and maintaining friendships as you age, particularly focusing on the shift from having many friends during early adulthood to valuing a few, quality ones in adulthood. Joined by special guest Nav on Track, together they delve into the personal experiences and challenges of making new friends in your 30s and beyond. Steve and Nav discuss the key attributes that define a true friend, such as consistency, support during tough times, and being able to be vulnerable with one another. They also tackle the sometimes painful necessity of outgrowing friendships that no longer align with your values. The episode offers practical suggestions on where to meet new friends, like meetups, health and wellness groups, social sport, dancing & networking events, emphasising the importance of mutual growth, shared interests, an genuine alignment which all help foster meaningful relationships. Tune in for insightful anecdotes and actionable steps on how to enhance the quality of your social life and build high quality friendships that will stand the test of time. Steve also touches on his book called Making Friends Made Simple towards the end of the show. 

In this episode, Steve & Nav explore the complexities of forming and maintaining friendships as you age, particularly focusing on the shift from having many friends during early adulthood to valuing a few, quality ones in adulthood. Joined by special guest Nav on Track, together they delve into the personal experiences and challenges of making new friends in your 30s and beyond.Steve and Nav discuss the key attributes that define a true friend, such as consistency, support during tough times, and being able to be vulnerable with one another. They also tackle the sometimes painful necessity of outgrowing friendships that no longer align with your values.The episode offers practical suggestions on where to meet new friends, like meetups, health and wellness groups, social sport, dancing & networking events, emphasising the importance of mutual growth, shared interests, an genuine alignment which all help foster meaningful relationships.Tune in for insightful anecdotes and actionable steps on how to enhance the quality of your social life and build high quality friendships that will stand the test of time. Steve also touches on his book called Making Friends Made Simple towards the end of the show.

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