Friendship, just like any relationship, is a risk. Will they like me? Will I fit in? And while certain aspects of adulthood make friend-finding more challenging, there's a self-awareness we have as adults that lends itself to some of the most important, fulfilling connections of our lives. That self-awareness can also be our biggest enemy. In today's episode, we talk about finding female friends that are your SOUL friends, and finding communities in which you feel like you truly BELONG. What holds us back from being in the types of communities and friendships we long for, and how to take steps to create the kinds of bonds that are fulfilling, rich, and real. SHOW NOTES: New York Times article - Why Is It Hard To Make Friends Over 30? WSJ article - The Science Of Making Friends WANT post - It's Not About The Bestie Sign up for The (Good) Word, our monthly email digest Check out She's The First, this season's spotlight Let's be friends on Instagram! Like this episode? Take a screenshot + share on social, leave a review on iTunes, share it on Facebook, tweet it out on Twitter, or post it on Instagram. Be sure to use the hashtags #WANTcast and #womenagainstnegativetalk!

070: Being Afraid Of The Friends That You Need