007. One of Us. Friends: Why It’s Gotten Harder & How to Build Friendships That Last Artwork

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007. One of Us. Friends: Why It’s Gotten Harder & How to Build Friendships That Last

June 22, 2025 • Brian

This one’s for all of us feeling the slow fade of friendships — wondering why staying close feels so much harder…and how to fix it.

In this episode, Megan & I dive into the changing nature of friendship in our 20s and early 30s: why it’s gotten more complicated, what gets in the way, why friends matter more than ever, and how to keep them during life’s chaos.

We unpack what studies say about loneliness, 3 pillars of adult friendship, and 3 things we can improve on to build better, life-giving relationships.

In this episode:

-Why friendship is essential — according to the research

-Mel Robbins’ 3 pillars of adult friendship

-Barriers to friendship during these years

-The 3 keys to better connection - proximity, unplanned interactions, vulnerability

-Practical ways to improve each of these ^

-how to go deeper, ask better questions, and be vulnerable

-traits of great friends

If you’ve ever thought, “I miss my friends, but don’t know what to do about it” — this one’s for you.

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Faith - 3

Heart - 7