Making Friends as Adults: Overcoming Loneliness in a Connected World with Jewel Hohman
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Suzanne and Jewel Hohman discuss challenges and strategies for forming adult friendships. They explore how making friends at different life stages, like through children or university, can be easier than as an adult.
The conversation also covers the impact of social media on authentic connections, the loneliness epidemic, and how to be proactive in establishing and maintaining meaningful friendships.
Jewel shares insights from her studies to become a therapist, stressing the importance of connection for mental well-being. Practical advice is given on joining clubs and prioritising consistent and vulnerable interactions.
Suzanne and Jewel also discuss communicating friendship needs and expectations, dealing with the fear of rejection, and the benefits of establishing routines and traditions to avoid loneliness.
This episode is packed with valuable tips for anyone seeking to deepen their social ties and foster genuine connections in their adult life.
In this episode Suzanne and Jewel discuss:
- Challenges of Making Friends as Adults
- Digital Age and Loneliness
- Strategies for Building Friendships
- Overcoming Social Anxiety
- The Decline of Close Friendships
- The Importance of Communication in Friendships
- Balancing Emotional Support and Boundaries
- Building and Prioritising Meaningful Friendships
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