Sometimes it's hard to make time for friends as an adult. And draining. And potentially awkward. But also completely worth it.

In this episode, Tsh talks with co-host Erin Loechner about friendships—how do they make time for the life-giving people in our life? How do they make sure we're a good friend back? How do they set healthy boundaries in these relationships?

They talk about what it means to invite other people into their lives, even when it's messy and inconvenient. Because the crazier life gets, the more meaningful those friendships become.

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