🎧 Episode 48: Navigating Friendships in Adulthood with Dr. Taylor Dyson
📝 Episode Summary:
Today, Dr. Taylor Dyson, LMFT Associate, couples and family therapist, joins us to discuss a relevant topic that so many millennials seek to cultivate in adulthood: friendships. Through the transitions of adulting and progressing into new eras of life, having solid friendships is something most people want, yet often struggle to find and maintain in the modern age. Taylor talks us through the relevance of finding friendships that nurture you through all seasons of life, challenges that may come with maintaining friendships during busy seasons, and how we can use the art of intentionality and self-reflection to be healthy in our friendships to others. Listen in!
💬 Episode Notes:
The meaning and expectations of friendship have evolved over the years.
Defining what friendship means to you requires clarity on what balance and reciprocity look like in your life.
Your friends’ definitions of friendship may differ — communication and open-mindedness are essential.
Everyone is navigating their own journey; understanding that helps us approach friendships with empathy.
Expectations in friendships shift with different life stages and seasons.
Reflection is key: assess the value your friendships bring to your life and what value you contribute in return.
Friendships, like romantic relationships, have both green and red flags that deserve attention.
Every new friendship involves a degree of risk — vulnerability is part of connection.
Some friendships are seasonal, entering our lives when we need them most and leaving when their purpose is fulfilled.
The patterns you establish — communication, consistency, and care — determine the strength and longevity of your friendships.
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