The psychology of your 20s is a podcast where we talk through some of the big life changes and transitions of our 20s. We hear a lot about breakups, about romantic relationships that end but what about platonic relationships? What I really want to explore today is that experience of outgrowing your friends,. It's actually an entirely natural part of growing up and growing into yourself. You don't have to feel ashamed or like you owe anyone an explanation, it's actually fairly common. And quality over quantity is always the way.
This week on the show we deep dive into why we outgrow our friendships as we enter our 20’s. We often have a romanticised idea that friendships last a lifetime, but during this decade we realise that it’s a lot more nuanced. We explore the main factors behind the friendship “fizzle”, why it’s a normal part of growing up, how we can handle the emotions that come along with and learn to value solitude and be selective when it comes to our friendships. Listen now!
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