The Psychology of your 20s 46. Making friends in your 20’s
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Oct 4, 2022 Making friends in your 20s can be a tough journey. The hosts delve into how adulthood challenges our social lives, especially post-pandemic. They discuss feelings of loneliness and the impact of social media on connection. Insights reveal the importance of self-acceptance and commitment to activities as gateways to friendship. Plus, the value of mutual friends and workplace connections emerges as key strategies for building lasting relationships. Tune in for practical advice on navigating this transitional phase!
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Friendship Challenges in Your 20s
- Making friends becomes harder in our 20s due to major life changes like moving, new jobs, and evolving values.
- These shifts disrupt established routines and shared experiences, making it difficult to maintain existing friendships and form new ones.
Social Comparison and Loneliness
- Social comparison, especially on social media, exacerbates feelings of loneliness and isolation in your 20s.
- Highlight reels create unrealistic expectations, making individuals question their own social lives and friendships.
Moving to a New City
- Speaker 0 shares their personal struggle with making friends after moving to a new city.
- They emphasize the difficulty of rebuilding a community and network in a new environment.