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the older i get, the more i realise that maintaining friendship takes real mutual EFFORT.
for some reason, we prioritise our romantic friendships so much more than our platonic friendships, but they're both so so valuable and special and we should pour our love and work into both!! 🦋

I hope this super realistic video helps you maintain beautiful, nourishing relationships beyond their contexts. And if you're struggling to find fulfilling friendships, keep putting yourself out there and exhibiting the type of energy you'd like to receive. ilysm!!! 🌷

let me know your tips and thoughts on adult friendships below!!

Timestamps:
00:00 contextual friends and how we lose them
1:35 the word 'friend' is too vague
1:56 my framework to define friendship
3:53 step 1: schedule recurring catch-ups in both your calendars
4:56 step 2: understand your relationship to intimacy
6:46 step 3: offer up your vulnerability and life experiences
8:04 step 4: don't be afraid to express your needs and what this friend means to you
8:56 step 5: have empathy!!
9:41 step 6: the death of a friendship :(
11:18 step 7: loneliness and how to make new friends
12:31 step 8: letterloop, the best tool for friendship groups!!


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