
Episode #17
Why Making Friends Gets Harder in Your 20s & 30s (And How to Fix It)
Welcome back to The Boys Who Get It Podcast with hosts MP, Dwayne, and Christian. As life gets busier, maintaining friendships as an adult can become surprisingly difficult. In this episode, the guys talk about how they've stayed close through their 20s despite living in different places, developing new interests, and dealing with increasingly busy schedules. They also get into gym fashion, finding your own style, and some of the strangest outfits they've seen people wear while working out. Questions Answered How Do You Maintain Friendships as an Adult? MP, Dwayne, and Christian reflect on what's kept their friendship going over the years. They discuss making time to FaceTime, play games, check in, and stay involved in each other's lives even when they can't meet up regularly. Do Shared Interests Help Friendships Last? The gym has played a big role in keeping the guys connected, alongside shared interests like tattoos, anime, music, concerts, fashion, and gaming. They discuss how common interests can give you more reasons to stay in touch while still allowing everyone to develop their own hobbies. How Do Friendships Change as You Get Older? Adult friendships often mean accepting that people get busy, priorities change, and you won't always see each other as regularly as you once did. The guys discuss growing alongside your friends, making an effort to stay connected, and why maintaining a friendship requires effort from everyone involved. Does Gym Fashion Matter? The guys also talk about how their approach to gym fashion has changed over the years. From oversized fits and tight shirts to dressing for your body type, they discuss finding your own style and having the confidence to wear what you like. Who This Episode Is For This episode is perfect for: Anyone finding it harder to maintain friendships as they get older People trying to stay close with long-distance friends Men looking to build stronger adult friendships Anyone whose friendships have changed since college Gym-goers interested in fitness, friendship, and life outside the gym Episode Chapters 00:00 - Intro & Today's Episode 01:20 - Gym Fashion & Finding Your Style 06:42 - The Worst Things People Wear to the Gym 10:34 - How Do You Maintain Adult Friendships? 12:30 - Staying Connected Through Shared Interests 16:04 - Why Common Interests Help Friendships 20:36 - Do Friends Need the Same Interests? 23:59 - Busy Schedules & Changing Priorities 25:40 - How the Gym Keeps Friendships Together 27:04 - Maintaining Friendships Into Your 30s Follow & Subscribe If you enjoyed this episode: Subscribe for future episodes Leave a review Share this episode with a friend Watch the full video version on YouTube for the full experience Welcome to the community.

