Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Life in the Middle is the place where Sharona Patrice, Certified Empowerment and Life Coach, explores real conversations, situations, and reflections about life topics we all go through. Opinions you think to yourself or only say privately with the people you trust most. It's the space in between where you are and where you want to be in different areas of your life. This podcast navigates the highs and lows (and in-betweens) of personal life, work & career, relationships, and all types of life stuff -- because life be lifin'!
Life in the Middle with Sharona Patrice
Episode 19: Adult Friendships
Are you open to new friendships as an adult? How do you approach meeting new people and making friends?
Making new friends in adulthood poses its own set of challenges. In this episode, I talk about the complexities of starting new friendships as an adult and how you can build friendships in different environments and phases of life. This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with friends about how difficult it is to find friendships that “stick”, especially when relocated to a new city. I also share what you can do to open up to new people and create more meaningful friendships.
How do you cultivate new friendships as an adult? Are you all set with your friend circle or do you want to expand it?
Episode Gem:
“Every single relationship takes effort, energy, work, & time. You can plant the seed for the friendship, but if you don’t nourish it, water it, or weed the garden it’s not going to grow.”
In this Episode:
- 0:41 The conversation that inspired this episode.
- 2:12 My friendships as a kid, moving places, and making friends as an adult.
- 6:02 My thoughts on dating and adult friendships.
- 8:12 Friendship apps - when adult friendship meets technology.
- 10:48 My friendship categories.
- 15:08 How to approach new people.
- 18:52 My thoughts on having a special bond with your friends.
- 23:03 Meeting new people in a new environment.
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