How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real Podcast
Adult Friendships: Why They're So Hard to Find and Keep | Boundaries, Intuition & Letting Go
In this episode of How to Deal When the Shit Gets Real , Jenn and I have an honest conversation about something so many women struggle with but rarely talk about—friendship as an adult. Making friends isn't as easy as it was when we were younger. Between busy lives, changing priorities, and personal growth, finding people who truly align with you can feel overwhelming. We talk about why some friendships naturally evolve, why others end, and how setting healthy boundaries can sometimes reveal who was never meant to stay. We also dive into the importance of trusting your intuition. Looking back, we've realized that many of the situations that hurt us most happened because we ignored that quiet inner voice. Intuition isn't usually loud or dramatic—it often shows up as a simple feeling or thought telling you, "Don't do that." Learning to listen to it can change everything. In this episode, we discuss: • Why making friends as an adult feels so different • Finding people who genuinely align with you • Maintaining healthy friendships • Setting boundaries without guilt • Why some people take boundaries personally • Learning to trust your intuition • The quiet ways intuition tries to protect us • Why history doesn't obligate you to stay in a friendship • Letting go of relationships that no longer serve you Friendships are meant to add to your life, not drain it. This conversation is a reminder that it's okay to outgrow people, trust your instincts, and make room for relationships that feel safe, reciprocal, and genuine.
