Friendships are some of the most important relationships in our lives, but they can also bring up a lot of uncomfortable feelings. We're welcoming back clinical psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer to talk through some of the harder parts of adult friendships and how we can navigate them with more confidence and intention. From feeling left out or comparing ourselves to other friends to worrying about saying the wrong thing, Dr. Miriam shares practical ways to build stronger connections, show up for the people we care about, and give ourselves a little more grace along the way.
Key Topics Covered:
Moving beyond small talk and building deeper connections
Navigating jealousy, comparison, and feelings of exclusion
Understanding how we naturally show up when friends need support
Letting go of perfectionism and making more room for connection
Having difficult conversations that strengthen friendships
CONNECT WITH DR. MIRIAM:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miriamkirmayer/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-kirmayer/
Website: https://www.miriamkirmayer.com/
Podcast: Two Peas on a Pod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-peas-on-a-pod/id1896333236
Listen to Dr. Miriam’s previous episode on HERself:
159: Why Adult Friendships are Hard and How to Make Them Work with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herself/id1489878793?i=1000589836558
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