Friendship in Your 30s: Why It Feels So Different (With Miss Global England Romy Simpkins!)

13/11/2025 52 min

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Ever wondered why friendships shift so much in your 30s? In this episode of The Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast, Jasmine and Soraya are joined by Miss Global England 2025, Romy Simpkins, to talk about the real, raw, and often unspoken truths of maintaining friendships as life gets busier.From learning to set healthy boundaries to understanding how to “listen without fixing,” the ladies dive deep into how relationships evolve with time — and why that’s perfectly okay. Expect laughter, honesty, and a few relatable rants about pajamas, life admin, and unread messages!✨ What You’ll Learn:How friendships change as you enter your 30sWhy boundaries are essential (and how to set them guilt-free)The difference between real friends and “surface-level” connectionsHow to deal with drifting friendships gracefullyTips from a counselor on emotional balance and active listeningWhy it’s okay to be a “slow replier” (you’re not a bad friend!)📚 Resources & Mentions:Follow Romy Simpkins: @romysimpkinsRomy’s Advocacy – Green Flags: Promoting healthy relationships and emotional wellbeingBook Mentioned: None of This Is True by Lisa JewellPrevious Episode: Black Friday Chat – Kindles, Cozies & Life Over 30💬 Join the Conversation:What’s been the biggest change in your friendships since turning 30?Do you find it harder to stay connected — or easier to focus on quality over quantity?Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ We’d love to hear from you!Stay connected 🎧 Subscribe for more slow-living, mindset, and money-smart chats for women 30+ 📸 Follow us on IG & TikTok: @FemalesThrivingOverthirty 📩 Business/guest enquiries: [email protected] 📝 Leave us a review—it really helps!friendship in your 30s, adult friendships, maintaining friendships, setting boundaries, friendship advice, Miss Global England, Romy Simpkins, female friendships, emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, Green Flags advocacy