Adult friendship can feel like dating—except you’re juggling work, kids, marriage, and a nervous system that’s already maxed out. In this episode, Nikki P sits down with two lifelong friends, Lacey and Audrie, to talk about navigating transitions in friendship—staying close across distance while building local support without guilt or burnout.
Through honest stories (not a step-by-step guide), they unpack what actually helps: accepting seasons of ebb and flow, finding “entry points” for connection (park playdates, school events, small recurring groups, friends-of-friends), and naming the anxiety that shows up when you don’t have physical, in-person support.
You’ll hear how a therapist’s nudge—“you need local people”—shifted loneliness into community, how moving to a new city can bring grief and growth at the same time, and why proximity, timing, and shared values often matter more than perfect compatibility.
If you’re missing people you love while trying to build a life where you are, this episode offers language, relief, and a few doable ways forward—without keeping score.
Because friendships don’t have to be all-or-nothing to be real.
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