Teen Friendships & Why They Don’t Last

Got a question for us? Send us a text!This week, we’re talking about teen friendships. What makes them strong, how they change over time, and why some don’t last.We get into how friendships start so easily, what actually makes someone a good friend, and how expectations can look completely different depending on the person.From there, we talk about how friendships function now: what “being close” even means, how social media plays into it, and the difference between staying in contact vs actually feeling connected.We also get into boundaries vs loyalty, and how knowing when to protect your peace can sometimes change a friendship entirely.Then we talk about the harder part, when things start to shift. The slow changes, the distance, and those moments where you can feel a friendship isn’t the same anymore… even if nothing specific happened.We also touch on friendship breakups, the lack of closure, and how easy it is to fall into blaming yourself or the other person instead of actually understanding what changed.And finally, we talk about outgrowing friendships. When nothing went wrong, but you’re just not in the same place anymore, and what those relationships still teach you, even after they end.As always, it’s a real, honest conversation that a lot of people will be able to relate to.Follow along:TikTok: @jesscreelman Instagram: @likemotherlikedaughtershowIf this podcast has ever made you feel understood or a little less alone, you can support the show through our listener support link.There’s absolutely no pressure, just listening means the world to us. But we’re incredibly grateful to anyone who chooses to support. 💕Support the show