Why Having Friends of Different Ages is a Gift (Friend-ly Advice Pt. 4)

Growing up, the majority of our life is spent with people of the same age - in school, in camp, in sports. It's not really until we enter the working (aka real) world  that we look around and realize...wait a minute, is my new pal someone who could be my mom?Yes, and it's probably a great thing.Today, we're talking about the unexpected benefits of befriending people of different ages. We get into how branching out with your friendships can help your own personal growth, how the perception of having older friends changes as you age, and why getting to see different perspectives from people not in your family can strengthen the bonds with those who are.We also discuss volunteering, why sharing stories and a little bit of wisdom keeps you alive, the inverse relationship between age and competition, and the importance of challenging your misconceptions about people.About Your Hosts: Beth is a licensed, Ph.D. clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience treating patients of all ages. Joyce is a millennial just trying to figure it all out.Note:Advice and opinions on this show should not be considered as treatment. Please contact your healthcare provider if you are in need of individualized help.Other Stuff:Follow us on Instagram: @noyourenotdyingpodcastSubmit your topic ideas and questions here.