How to Make Friends in Midlife | Narcissism, Small Talk & Building Real Connections After 50
About this episode
The episode explores the challenges and strategies for making friends in midlife, focusing on authenticity and personal values.
Why is it so hard to make new friends in midlife? 🤔 In this Girlfriends of a Certain Age episode, we dive into the challenges—and opportunities—of friendship after 40 and 50 . From spotting red flags to creating authentic connections, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what friendship really means. We’ll cover: How to test for narcissism in new (and old) friendships The best places to actually find friends in midlife How to align friendship with your personal values Why small talk matters (and how to make it less awkward) The #1 strategy for improving how you feel about your friendships—starting today Whether you’re craving deeper connections, letting go of toxic friendships, or simply curious about how women like you navigate this season of life—you’ll find hope, laughter, and practical advice here. 💌 Join our community of women growing, healing & thriving together: [Insert your link] 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more midlife conversations, laughter, and real talk. ➡️ Visit Flesché Hesch on her substack HERE: https://flesche.substack.com/ ➡️ Visit Jessica Neighbor at her Bio HERE: https://sleekbio.com/jesswneighbor See you next week!
People in this episode
Hosts: Flesché Hesch, Jessica Neighbor
Topics covered
- friendship in midlife
- narcissism
- small talk
- authentic connections
- personal values
- toxic friendships
Keywords
- making friends
- midlife
- narcissism
- small talk
- toxic friendships
- authentic connections
- personal values
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