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Hard To Make Friends As An AdultIt's A Small World After AllWelcome to season 3 of the "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" show! Over the last two years, we've shared our own stories and thoughts on friendship. This season is about you! We want to hear your stories - the good, the bad, the absolutely unhinged! We're opening up our podcast space to interview you! For our first episode, Macey sits down with Jasmine who shares how losing touch with her entire Atlanta friend group led to a wild full-circle moment years later - all thanks to a random comedian and an Instagram post. It really is...
2025-12-0233 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultLove And The FriendzoneHosts Ryan and Macey discuss love and how having a platonic relationship can lead to romance or possibly the friendzone! We'll ask the big question: Can you just be friends with someone you're attracted to?! Starting off as a friends is a great way to develop a relationship naturally and we're excited to dive deeper into this topic!
2024-02-1421 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultMean GirlsWe all remember the "Mean Girls" growing up - but do we have "Mean Girls" in adulthood?! Tune in this week as hosts Ryan and Macey discuss mean girls, mean guys, and cliques. We'll discuss how to navigate these groups in the adult world and how to dethrone them (or embrace them!) as you try to make friends post-college.
2024-01-1728 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultHost With The MostOn this episode, hosts Ryan and Macey Mueller discuss how to be the host with the most! Having the skills to host a party or gathering can be super beneficial to growing a social life as an adult. Macey shares some of her hosting experience and we will go over a few tips to ensure your event is one for the books! Reclaim your social life by tuning in each week and following us on social media!
2024-01-0426 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultFriendship Privilege You've heard of financial privilege, white privilege, male privilege - what about friendship privilege?! Do certain people have an easier time making friends due to their upbringing, role models, personality, etc?! Hosts Macey and Ryan will be exploring this topic and discussing the ways to grow your friends regardless of your childhood/current situation. Reclaim your social life as an adult by listening to our podcast - and make sure to follow on on social media to connect!
2023-09-1427 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultCanceled PlansOn this episode, we're talking canceled! Culture, friends, plans - all of it! Cancel culture is huge right now. What do you do when a friend gets canceled? Hosts Macey & Ryan will be talking how to go about these difficult scenarios and why sometimes it's necessary to micro-cancel a friendship. We also discuss something adults love - canceled plans! Nothing beats getting more of your time back! Make sure to follow us on social media and tune in soon for more episodes!
2023-09-1137 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultLocation, Location, Location On this episode we're talking locations! Various locations can have a huge impact on your friendships. It's so important to live and have friends in an area where you feel included! Join hosts Macey & Ryan as they discuss the different ways location can impact friendships and relationships.
2023-08-2833 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultToxic FriendsOn this episode, hosts Macey & Ryan talk toxic friends! We all know them and, at times, we've all been one. It's so important to have healthy friendships and to minimize the amount of toxic friends in our lives. As adults, we're less likely to "put up with" these types of friends. Listen to this episode for our stories & advice on toxic friendships!
2023-08-0929 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultAges, Wages, & StagesHosts Macey & Ryan discuss how ages, wages, & stages impact friendships! In our opinion, it's super important to have friends of all lifestyles. Friends who are older/younger than you can provide different perspectives and you shouldn't rule out a potential friend just because they don't have everything in common with you. This episode is great for building diverse friendships & not being so judgmental in your platonic relationships.
2023-08-0327 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultHow To Make FriendsIn this episode, hosts Ryan & Macey discuss the emotional aspects of how to make a friend as an adult. Let's be honest, most of us know (in theory) how to make a friend - but sometimes there's more to consider than just being nice or putting yourself out there. We'll discuss ways to come across friendlier and how to become emotionally available in this episode! Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode & keep up with us on social media!
2023-07-2626 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultWhy It's Hard To Make Friends As An AdultHosts Ryan and Macey Mueller are back for season 2! For this episode, we are talking about why it's hard to make friends as an adult. We'll share our own stories, get real on friending post-college, and discuss society's view on friendship. In Season 1, we discuss categories of friends and how you can make a friend that falls under each group. Season 2 will dive deeper into the emotional and mental side of platonic relationships. We are also excited to have guests on later in the season to share their BFF, frenemies, and crazy friend stories. New episodes out every Wednesday!
2023-06-3032 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultGroup FriendsFor our last episode of season 1, we're discussing group friends! Making friends in a club or group setting - such as Meetup, Facebook, alumni association, country club, gym, etc - can be a really easy way to actually make friends as an adult! Group organizers tend to be invested in ensuring members are getting the most out of the events and they can be the easiest way to make friends with common interests and beliefs. Hosts Ryan and Macey talk all about Meetup groups, clubs, and why joining a group might be the easiest way to make a friend...
2023-04-2622 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultRoommatesRoommates can be... something! Sometimes you truly can't live with them, can't live without them. If you get lucky and a roommate or neighbor ends up being best friend potential, you might have found a friend for life! Hosts Ryan & Macey talk all about their roommate experiences and if this category of friend is worth pursuing.
2023-04-2622 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultCouple FriendsHaving couple friends can be really beneficial if you are in a relationship! However, they can be difficult to make and sometimes hard to keep. Hosts Macey & Ryan discuss couple friends on this episode. Even if you are single, couple friends can be a great addition to your friend group and they often bring multiple perspectives and personalities when hanging out!
2023-04-2618 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultTravel FriendsMaking friends on vacation (or planning trips with your friends!) is a great way to maintain a healthy social life while also seeing some rad new places. Hosts Ryan and Macey discuss the benefits and perks of having travel friends. While making friends on vacation might seem daunting, there are many apps and ways to connect, no matter where your passport takes you. So follow us and listen every Wednesday as we discuss why it's "Hard To Make Friends As An Adult" and how you can reclaim your social life!
2023-01-1821 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultOnline FriendsAlmost everyone has relied on the internet or various apps to make connections and friendships, particularly post-pandemic. Online friends are a great option because there are many ways to meet potential BFFs, and you often have a shared hobby or interest. Ryan and Macey discuss some of the friendships they've made online and why websites and apps are great tools for building community. Just make sure you don't get catfished!
2023-01-1126 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultNew Year, New FriendsIt's a New Year, and you might think it's time for new friends! Join hosts Ryan and Macey as they motivate & discuss ways to stick to your resolutions while building friendships. It's hard to make friends as an adult, and each year it only gets harder - make 2023 the year you reclaim your social life! Tune in every Wednesday for tips, tricks, and funny stories about friending post-college.
2023-01-0409 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultCombating IsolationWe're taking a break and doing this episode a little differently than the others to discuss something rarely talked about - adult isolation! During the holiday season and other times in your life you may feel quite lonely, particularly if you are going through a grieving period, failed relationship, or life setback. Hosts Ryan and Macey share their experiences and provide tips on combating isolation. A more "serious" episode for this season, we've always wanted to be transparent. Let's cut the BS and all agree that making friends as an adult is hard because life is hard. It's okay...
2022-12-2119 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultCo-Worker FriendsCo-workers... you either love them or couldn't be paid to hang out with them! Join hosts Ryan and Macey as they discuss the co-worker-friend category. This category looks different for everyone because we all have different ideas of professionalism and boundaries in the workplace. You see your co-workers more than anyone, so they can be excellent friend potential! Please tune in and make sure to follow us on social media @hardtomakefriendsasanadult!
2022-12-1426 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultHobby FriendsIt's hard to make friends as an adult, and even more difficult if your hobby is Netflix and chilling! Hobby friends are great to have because they can help inspire and bring more fun to an already enjoyable hobby you have. However, they can be challenging to make if you have few hobbies or if your hobbies are individualistic. Hosts Ryan and Macey will share their opinions on hobby friends, discuss ways to make friends, and determine if certain hobbies facilitate friendship more than others.
2022-12-0724 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultBar FriendsBar friends can be easy to make once the liquid courage kicks in! Making friends at a local bar can be a great way to stay connected to your community, attend weekly events, and find friendship with low effort. They might not be BFF potential, but they can be a fun outlet. Join Macey & Ryan as they discuss the pluses and minuses of this particular friend category!
2022-11-3025 min
Hard To Make Friends As An AdultHometown FriendsHometown friends are a unique category of platonic relationships because they're often made in elementary school based on who also had crustless sandwiches yet somehow wind up staying by our sides into adulthood. The nostalgia and inside jokes give them lifelong friend potential. However, many of us lose contact when we leave our hometowns. Join Macey & Ryan as they discuss the pluses and minuses of this particular friend category to decide if reconnecting with your hometown mates is worth doing!
2022-11-2119 min