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If your friendships have started to feel more distant, more confusing, or more draining than they used to, you're not imagining it.
Tamsen sits down with leading therapist and author Minaa B. to talk about the emotional side of adult friendships: the breakups, the boundaries, the loneliness, and why building connections can feel so hard, especially in midlife. Drawing from her clinical work, Minaa shares a powerful framework for understanding the different roles people play in our lives and how to build the kind of support system we actually need.
They talk about:
- Why friendship starts to feel more complicated in your 30s, 40s, and beyond
- The 4 types of support we all need and how to find them
- What to do if you feel like you have no real friends right now
- How to stop shrinking yourself to stay connected
- The difference between healthy boundaries and shutting people out
- A new way to think about connection that doesn’t feel like a chore
Friendship isn't just nice to have. It’s essential and it’s okay to want more from it.
0:00 Intro
3:07 The Growing Awareness of Friendships and Community
4:29 The 4 Domains of Friendship You Need to Know
8:41 How to Actually Make Friends as an Adult
16:45 What to Do When You Feel Like You Have No Friends
19:15 The #1 Belief Blocking You From Real Connection
25:21 How to Heal From a Friendship Breakup
33:21 The Right Way to End a Friendship (Without Ghosting)
34:50 What a Healthy Friendship Really Looks Like (and What Makes It Toxic)
43:46 The Truth About the Loneliness Epidemic in Men and Women
49:27 What Men Can Learn From Women About Friendship
52:32 The Friendship Rule Everyone Should Know
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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show.
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