There is so much pressure to be in a giant friend group. This pressure causes us to force friendships, drain our time and energy reserves, and put up a front on social media for the sake of being in a group. We feel insecure and less validated when we don't find big friend groups, and we tend to prioritize quantity over quality. On today's episode, I am talking about why this pressure is damaging and how to actively combat it, because it is so much better to do your own thing and naturally find your close friends than to force yourself to be a part of a larger group. And as a reminder: at the end of the day, you are valuable no matter what.