How To Make Friends As An Adult—The Real Reason You're Struggling

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The Real Connect

Tamika Carlton

24 episodes

3 days ago

The Real Connect is your go-to podcast for building relationships that mean something. The Real Connect Podcast is hosted by relationship advocate Tamika Carlton. Each episode goes beyond the surface to explore what it truly takes to connect with yourself, others, and with purpose. If you’re ready to create relationships that uplift every part of your life, this podcast is about real talk, actionable insights, expert advice, and relatable stories to guide you to the best romantic and platonic relationships.

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How To Make Friends As An Adult—The Real Reason You're Struggling

The Real Connect

28 minutes 18 seconds

8 months ago

How To Make Friends As An Adult—The Real Reason You're Struggling

Making friends as an adult can be tough, but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode of The Real Connect podcast, Tamika Carlton is joined by her LDBFF (long-distance best friend forever), Portia James, a Behavior Analyst, to unpack the question: Who are your people?

Together, they discuss how important it is to find your tribe, build lasting connections, and surround yourself with relationships that align with your values and goals. With Portia’s expertise and their shared experiences, this is a real and relatable conversation about how to make friends as an adult and, when you do, how to hold them close.

Key Takeaways:

1. How to recognize the relationships that truly align with your values.

2. The role of intentionality in building your tribe and creating meaningful connections.

3. Lessons from Tamika and Portia’s friendship on staying connected despite the distance.

This is more than just a friendship chat; it’s about figuring out who’s really in your corner and why it matters.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:01 Meet Portia James

01:33 The Struggle of Finding Your People

02:41 Navigating Relationships and Energy Sensitivity

03:54 Accidental Friendships and Networking

05:11 Outgrowing Relationships

06:22 The Importance of Reciprocity

10:01 Manifesting Meaningful Connections

22:23 Self-Reflection and Setting Boundaries

27:30 Final Thoughts and Advice

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