TV friendships promised us matching outfits, deep talks, and lifelong loyalty — but real life gave us missed calls, one-cheese platters, and complicated friendship breakups.

In this episode of The Disappointing Friend, we unpack how TV shows shaped our expectations of friendship, from The Babysitters Club and Saved by the Bell to Secret Life of Us and Sex and the City. We talk about how pop culture and media myths failed to prepare our friendships life's transitions — when in reality, friendship drift and change is inevitable.

We also dive into the loneliness that can come with adulthood friendships evolving, why building community as an adult is so difficult right now, and what real connection (not just curated TV moments) looks like.

Plus: we tackle a listener dilemma about navigating friendship when someone becomes a parent — and how to stay connected when your lives move in different directions.

Whether you're grieving old friendships, surviving adult friendship breakups, or just trying to find your people after 30, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now to The Disappointing Friend — the podcast about the messy, magical reality of friendship.

Grab your popcorn (and at least three cheeses) — let's get into it. 🧀🎧

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