The speaker reflects on the evolving dynamics of her friendships as her friends make big life changes. Despite physical proximity, the speaker feels a sense of loneliness due to the uncertainty brought about by the shifting circumstances. The speaker finds solace in the theory that maintaining strong friendships requires proximity, repeated interactions, and authentic settings, all of which become challenging as life changes occur.
This week we break down the psychological, biological and evolutionary underpinnings of loneliness and break down some of the stigma around feeling lonely in your 20's. This decade is full of a number of significant life transitions and changes that can lead us to feel isolated and detached, but loneliness sometimes get's a bad wrap. We explore how we can cultivate a better relationship with loneliness by understanding the instinctual urges behind this feeling, embracing solitude and reframing the narrative around exactly how common it is to feel lonely in your 20's. Listen now!
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