Why Making Friends Gets HarderIt’s not you, it’s the structure of adult life.
From the show
Hidden Codes of ConductUnderstanding why deep friendships are harder to form in adulthood is the first step toward building them. Sociological research shows that the key ingredients for connection—proximity, unplanned interactions, and vulnerability—are often missing from our adult lives. This isn't a personal failure. Our modern world is structured around work and family, dismantling the very conditions that allow friendships to happen organically. By recognizing this, you can start to intentionally create those conditions yourself.
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