Ep.6/ Friendship Isn’t Effortless…Especially When Everyone’s ‘Booked and Busy’
In this episode, Ali Stricklin and Jen Dryden Hess chat about the realities of keeping and making friends as adult women.
Let's get candid! Ali and Jen dive deep into the unique struggles women face when building authentic friendships in adulthood. They explore the vulnerability required for genuine connection, share their friendship pet peeves, and share personal stories from all stages of life.
This discussion offers practical insights for women seeking deeper community connections, emphasizing the importance of emotional labor, mutual effort, and creating safe spaces for vulnerability. The conversation highlights essential themes for modern women: setting healthy boundaries in friendships, navigating different life stages within friend groups, and the courage required to initiate and maintain meaningful relationships.