20-Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends!

ADULT FRIENDING DILEMMA- Let’s talk about why it's just so hard to make and keep friends as an adult woman. Making friends as an adult is awkward, vulnerable, and way harder than it was back when proximity and playgrounds did the work for us, especially when you're new somewhere, super busy in daily life, or maybe carrying the rejection from past friendships. But just because it’s harder doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In this episode, we’re talking about the very real struggles of finding the meaningful connections that we so desperately need and desire. 

Key Takeaways:

1. Adult friendships take time, shared interest, intention, and proximity- but they’re worth the energy.
2. Past rejection can make new connection feel unsafe, but healing begins with one small but brave conversation.
3. You don’t have to wait to be invited- your desire for friendship is normal and valid, and you can initiate without overextending yourself or being too awkward.

 

Listener Challenge: Identify one local place you could show up this month: a class, a church group, a women's event, or even your own home. Take one small action to create or accept connection- without expecting it to fix everything, just to say: “I’m open.”

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