Life's Teachers 04. What constitutes a good friend and how to cultivate deeper relationships
I truly believe that it is extremely hard after high school to develop strong friendships with new people, let alone maintain the current friendships you have. During your adolescent years, you are used to seeing the same people 5 days in a row at school from 13-18 years old.
When you graduate high school, you often take for granted how much time you actually got to spend with your friends and the fun you had during lunch and recess at school.
After high school, everyone grows at different rates, sets off on their own trajectories and goes down different paths. One friend is married, the other is traveling around the world, one is working full time, one has a kid - you know what I mean!
This is all completely normal. However, one question I think people in their early 20s should ask themselves are "are my friends great friends?". In this episode, we learn about how friendships can make you live longer, what truly constitutes a good friend, how to cultivate deeper relationships, how to increase your “frientimacy” and how to make new friends.
If you are someone who is experiencing loneliness or is craving to connect with likeminded people, then this episode is for you.
Disclaimer - if you are struggling severely with loneliness or struggling with your mental health, then please be sure to speak to qualified health professional
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