Navigating Adult Friendships

It's hard to make friends as an adult and yet the value of friendships in our life is vital. Relationship expert Esther Perel says that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Unlike other relationships, we choose our friends.    One of the 5 regrets of the dying according to Bronnie Ware IS about friends: “I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.”   Friends enrich our lives, they nourish us, and remind us of who we are among other things.   A returning guest Kristy Lauricella has some good advice about making and keeping friends. We both share a current friendship issue that we are dealing with. She suspects I might have fear for not wanting to confront a friend, while I question certain things.   The value of friendships in our life The role of attachment and how it affects our friendships Old friends vs new ones What makes a good friend? What qualities we value in friendships What do you think of the idea of updating our friendships? Handling conflicts in friendships When and how friendships end And more An honest, thought-provoking and self-disclosing episode.   SUPPORT THE SHOW, SHOW YOUR LOVE Support for this podcast comes from listeners like you. This is an ad-free show and donations are greatly appreciated.  To learn more and make a one-time or monthly donation, go to: www.authenticparenting.com/support  OTHER EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE Ep. 300: The Big 300th with Kristy Lauricella Ep. 195: Why We Need to Connect More with Kristy Lauricella Ep. 273: Coping with Loss with Kristy Lauricella Ep. 311: The Power of Storytelling with Judith Rabinor and Kristy Lauricella  FULL SHOW NOTES www.authenticparenting.com/podcast HOW TO WORK WITH ANNA I would be thrilled to support you in your parenting journey! All listeners get 10% off on my services. Private Coaching Online courses and classes GET IN TOUCH Comments, questions, feedback, and love notes  USA listeners call 732-763-2576 and leave a voicemail. International listeners use the FREE Speak Pipe tool on my website Email: [email protected] STAY CONNECTED Instagram Facebook Group-Authentic Parenting Community Thank you for listening!  With gratitude, Anna Seewald Parent Educator, Keynote Speaker, Author www.authenticparenting.com