Today we're diving into something I've wanted to talk about for a long time: adult friendship.

This is probably one of the most important and least understood topics that can massively impact your quality of life. And I've got some pretty strong opinions on it – opinions that might seem a bit counterintuitive at first.

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Timestamps

0:00 Friendship introduction

1:00 Audiobook narration and author readings

2:31 Adult friendship topic

6:06 Aristotle's three types of friendship

8:46 The importance of true friendship and time management

13:30 "Cameo friends" and guilt in relationships

15:24 Kindergarten friendships lasting through life

20:15 Parasocial relationships

24:43 Converting online friendship to real connection

28:12 Building community in different locations

33:13 The value of acquaintances and casual connections

41:10 Work-life balance and friendship priorities

47:19 Maintaining friendships

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