Why Adult Friendships Can Be Hard—and How to Build Ones That Last

Let us know what you think about this episode and share it with a friend!We sit down with Bailey T. Hurley to get honest about why adult female friendships feel so complicated and how to build the kind of connection that actually lasts. We talk practical questions, realistic expectations, and faith-driven ways to stop chasing approval and start showing up with courage.• why time gets scarce in adulthood and how to use it well • the “cost” of meaningful friendship and what we have to give up • simple questions that move a relationship past small talk • replacing outdated friendship expectations with a new definition • handling rejection and lack of reciprocity without spiraling • initiating without keeping score and knowing when to redirect energy • having honest conversations that create clarity and closure • easy friend-date ideas that do not require hosting perfection • Bailey’s new Friendship Devotional and what it is designed to do If you would like a chance to win a free copy of Bailey's new book, you can send an email to me on my website, stephanienelson.com, sign up for the newsletter, and you'll be entered to win. Subscribe to the Pivotal People newsletter for new episodes, giveaways and more: https://stephanienelson.com/newsletter/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram  @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMomOrder Stephanie's book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential