Jay’s Must-Listens: Making Friends as an Adult Is Hard! (8 Powerful Lessons on Building Friendships That Last) Ft. Trevor Noah and Mel Robbins

Welcome back to On Purpose. Today we're talking about something that affects every single one of us. Friendship. As kids, making friends seemed effortless. But why does it feel so hard to make and maintain friendships as adults?

I get it, life gets busy, we move, we change, and suddenly finding people who truly get us feels like an almost impossible challenge. But the truth is, no matter how busy or how independent we are, we all need connection. We need people who challenge us, support us, and remind us that we're not alone. So in this special episode, I've gathered insights from some of the best minds out there to help you build meaningful friendships, strengthen your connections, and create a support system that truly lasts. Because the right relationships can change your life and I believe everyone deserves to have those.

Let's start with a challenge so many of us face but rarely talk about. Why is it so hard to make friends as an adult? When we're younger, we see the same people every day. We share experiences and we grow together. But as we get older, life pulls us in different directions, and suddenly finding and keeping close friends feels like an uphill battle.

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