Listen "(the reality of) making friends in your 20s"
Episode Synopsis
let’s talk about one of the biggest challenges of adulthood — making friends! in my 20s i’ve learned that making friends is even more confusing, complex, and questionable than it was as a kid. from the different types of friends to *how* to actually make friends, things just somehow seem more challenging… so grab your mugs & let’s chat about friendship in adulthood!
today’s speciality drink on the menu: strawberry milk 🍓🥛
chapters
(00:00:00) preview
(00:00:20) intro, thank you’s, & drink of the day!
(00:04:40) my first adult friendships after graduating
(00:07:12) why making friends in your 20s is hard
(00:12:49) the cringiness of putting yourself out there
(00:20:40) types of adult friendships
(00:26:42) how to actually make friends
(00:32:42) intermission
(00:34:19) juices with james
(00:49:53) the importance of communication
(00:51:24) comparing my friendships in early vs late 20s
(00:52:33) why friends in your 20s are so important
(00:54:24) friendships come in cycles
(00:57:06) quality over quantity
(00:59:57) “well-networked” is the adult version of being “popular”
(01:04:35) outro & finishing notes
today’s speciality drink on the menu: strawberry milk 🍓🥛
chapters
(00:00:00) preview
(00:00:20) intro, thank you’s, & drink of the day!
(00:04:40) my first adult friendships after graduating
(00:07:12) why making friends in your 20s is hard
(00:12:49) the cringiness of putting yourself out there
(00:20:40) types of adult friendships
(00:26:42) how to actually make friends
(00:32:42) intermission
(00:34:19) juices with james
(00:49:53) the importance of communication
(00:51:24) comparing my friendships in early vs late 20s
(00:52:33) why friends in your 20s are so important
(00:54:24) friendships come in cycles
(00:57:06) quality over quantity
(00:59:57) “well-networked” is the adult version of being “popular”
(01:04:35) outro & finishing notes
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