Friendships don’t come with a maintenance manual, but maybe they should. In this episode, I dive into my childhood need to fit in, how that led to friendships that drained more than they gave, and the wisdom that came from it. Letting go of misaligned friendships isn’t easy, but nurturing the right ones is so worth it—especially as an adult when making new friends feels like a full-time job. From the friendships that thrive to the ones that quietly (or dramatically) expire, let’s get into the highs, the lows, and the group chats left on read.