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Too Many Friends? How to Stop Burning Out in Your Relationships
Friendship IRL: Real Talk About Friendship, Community, and What It Actually Takes
Ever feel like, all of a sudden, you have TOO many friendships to juggle?
I know – this sounds like the most privileged problem ever! But truly, it’s a common experience, and I think the reason some of us get burnt out is because we feel we need to show up for each person in the same way.
My thoughts? Some friends are lifelines; others add color to your life. Both types matter. But you don’t have to show up the same way for everyone.
Whether you’re feeling stretched thin by your growing network or just want to be more intentional about how you connect, this episode offers a practical approach to keeping all your many friendships meaningful AND sustainable.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
- Why you don’t have to show up the same way for every friend, and how redefining your relationship roles can save you from burnout
- How your growing list of responsibilities and roles as an adult naturally leads to more connections — and why that’s a good thing
- Getting clear on your unique strengths in friendships so you can show up where it matters most (and release the guilt of not being everything to everyone)
Resources & Links
Listen to some of my episodes that challenge the “all-or-nothing” mindset about friendship, including Episode 13 and Episode 33. And be sure to listen to Episode 12 about the different kinds of friendship roots.
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Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!
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