In this episode of The Wisdom Work podcast, Christy and Christa dive deep into the complex terrain of adult friendships and relationships especially as we age and move through different life stages.

Now in their 40s, Christy and Christa reflect on how friendships evolve, why expectations can strain even the closest connections, and how embracing grace, gratitude, and authenticity can help us nurture relationships that truly align with where we are in life.

Christy and Christa share how friendships naturally shift as responsibilities grow from raising children to managing careers and family. They acknowledge the grief and nostalgia that can come with realizing some friendships don’t look like they used to.

The conversation centers on giving ourselves and others permission to evolve without guilt, and reminds us that evolving friendships aren’t failures, they’re natural parts of growth. By releasing expectations, embracing gratitude, and prioritizing emotional safety, we can sustain meaningful relationships even in life’s busiest, fullest seasons.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro and welcome 

0:29 - Introduction to Adult friendship

5:30 - Community and friendship 

13:50 - Things to consider when discussing friendship 

16:19 - Navigating adult friendship

18:57 - How to manage long distance friendships 

30:27 - Understanding our personal lives and desires as adults

46:37 - Outro and episode Summary