Not Everyone Deserves a Seat: Curating Your Friendship Circle Ep. 18

Not Everyone Deserves a Seat: Curating Your Friendship Circle Ep. 18 Joy and Nadine have an insightful conversation about cultivating meaningful friendships and the evolution of relationships over time. They explore the concept of "take-along" friends who remain constants through life's changes. Key Takeaways: True friendships are cultivated over time through shared experiences and being present for each other. Not everyone deserves a seat at the table of your life - be selective about your inner circle. Friendships naturally evolve as interests and life stages change, without needing an official "break-up." Common interests and respect are foundations for forming new friendships as an adult. The quantity of new friends may lessen over time, but quality connections can still be made through shared pursuits. Quote of the Day:  "The older I get, the more I realize the value of privacy, of cultivating your circle and only letting certain people in. You can be open, honest, and real while still understanding not everyone deserves a seat at the table of your life." - Author Unknown Word of the Day: "Some friends play at friendship, but a true friend sticks closer than one's nearest kin." - Proverbs 18:24 (NRSV)   Chapters: 0:00 - 3:27 The concept of "take-along" friends who remain constants 3:28 - 4:12 Quotes on true friendship and cultivating your circle 4:13 - 6:54 Evolving friendships and social media's impact 6:55 - 10:23 Actively breaking up with friends vs natural evolution   10:24 - 14:06 Common interests as a basis for adult friendships 14:07 - 16:44 Making new friends through shared pursuits and life stages 16:45 - 20:26 Quantity of friends lessening over time  20:27 - 27:33 Cultivating an inner support circle and wrap-up   Call to Action: Nurture the "take-along" friendships that have withstood the test of time. Be intentional about who has a seat at your life's table. Allow friendships to naturally evolve without forcing "break-ups." Seek out new connections through common interests and life experiences. Identify your core support circle for different life stages.   The TeamHost: Joy Williams (https://www.instagram.com/souljoywellness/ )Host: Nadine Heusner (https://www.instagram.com/thepractice20/ )Producer: Kim Rabsatt (https://www.instagram.com/patoisproduction/ )Announcer: Sabrina HaskettMusic: Beat Provided By https://freebeats.ioMusic Produced By White Hothttps://www.riverside.fm/?via=PatoisProduction