#192 - Why Plans with Friends Don’t Happen—and How to Fix It
About this episode
Nina Badzin explores the challenges of making plans with friends as adults and offers practical solutions to improve communication and scheduling.
Why is it so hard to actually make plans with friends as adults? In this solo episode, I’m digging into one of the most common (and frustrating) dynamics in friendship: when one person likes to plan ahead and the other prefers to keep things spontaneous. I talk through why this mismatch can stall even strong friendships—and what to do about it. From turning vague “we should get together” texts into real plans, to figuring out when it’s your turn to suggest dates, this is a practical, honest look at how to actually see your friends more often. Thank you to this week's sponsor: SINCERENOTES. SincereNotes is available to download free on Google Play and App store. Special thank you, as always, to my assistant producer, Rebekah Jacobs!
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