The Liz Moody Podcast Why Friendship Is So Hard These Days (+ 7 Surprising Things That Actually Help)
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May 19, 2025 Discover how modern life's pace makes fostering meaningful friendships challenging, creating feelings of isolation. Learn research-backed tips to deepen connections, like embracing vulnerability and prioritizing shared experiences. Unravel the impact of social media on friendships, revealing how curated lives can lead to inadequacy. Dive into safer choices in health products, emphasizing wellness alongside relationships. Transform casual check-ins into rewarding connections that enrich your life!
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Friendship Predicts Health and Happiness
- The world's longest study finds that relationship quality predicts health and happiness the most.\n- Friendship is crucial for living a long, healthy life, yet many struggle with it today.
Loneliness and Time Constraints Rise
- Loneliness rates have doubled since the 1980s, with half of adults feeling lonely regularly.\n- Modern life is busier and more scattered, making it hard to find time and proximity for friendship.
Habit Stack Friendships Into Life
- Do chores and errands with friends, like grocery shopping or working out together.\n- This habit stacking saves time and builds shared experiences, deepening friendship.