Navigating Love, Friendship & Intimacy as Caregivers Part 2

In Part 2 of our relationships series, we’re digging deeper—not into family this time, but into the messier, sweeter, more nuanced connections we build with partners, friends, and everyone in between. From the pressures caregiving can place on romantic relationships, to the way friendships shift when life gets heavy, we’re sharing our own stories and struggles around showing up (or not showing up) for the people in our lives.

We talk about the silent expectations that creep in, the guilt that lingers when we can’t be everything to everyone, and how we’re learning to create space for love, grace, and boundaries.

We also open up about the deep gratitude we feel for the friendships that hold us, even when we disappear for a while. The ones that let us be messy, tired, distant—and still feel seen. And we explore how relationships evolve when caregiving becomes central to your identity, and how the right people make room for the version of you that exists now.

This one’s for anyone navigating love while carrying a heavy load—romantic, platonic, or otherwise. You’re not alone, and we’re figuring it out with you.