E118: Why Are Adult Friendships So Hard and Complicated?

Friendship looks very different once life fills up with kids, work, and responsibility. What once happened naturally now takes more intention. In this episode of Babies & Business, Avram and Rachel explore why adult friendships are hard and how meaningful relationships can still grow after kids and entrepreneurship. This conversation offers a grounded look at connection, changing seasons, and how small choices can lead to deeper relationships over time.

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(Show Notes)

Adult friendships are hard, especially when you’re raising kids and running a business

• Why making friends felt easier as a kid and why it feels different as an adult
• How parenting schedules, working from home, and busy calendars affect connection
• The four ingredients needed to build adult friendships: time, regularity, giving, and asking
• Why spending more time together matters more than quick coffee meetups
• How seeing people regularly helps friendships grow naturally
• The role of generosity and small acts of support in deepening relationships
• Why asking for help and being specific build trust and closeness
• How friendships change after having kids and why that shift is normal
• A reminder that adult friendships don’t happen by accident and need intention

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