Friendship in Midlife: Why Some Relationships Don't Come With You
About this episode
This episode explores the complexities of friendship in midlife, addressing the changes in relationships as women evolve through personal growth and perimenopause.
What happens when your friendships change in midlife? For many women, perimenopause and midlife bring unexpected shifts in relationships. The friendships that once felt effortless can start to feel misaligned, while new connections emerge that reflect who we're becoming. In this episode, Jacquie and her guest Jessica explore friendship in midlife, including the grief of outgrowing relationships, the challenges of changing identity, and the surprising freedom that comes from building a more intentional circle. Together they discuss: • Why outgrowing people is not betrayal, but a natural part of growth • How perimenopause and midlife can change our tolerance, priorities, and relationships • The difference between being genuinely supported and simply being placated • The emotional impact of losing friendships and finding new ones • What our friendships teach our children about boundaries, self respect, and connection • Why the strongest midlife friendships are often intentional, earned, and built from shared values This is an honest conversation about friendship, identity, change, and belonging in midlife. If you've ever looked around and wondered why your circle got smaller while…
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