Navigating Friendships as an Adult: Cultivating Connection in a Disconnected World
Let's be honest. Making friends as an adult is harder than anyone told us it would be.
The friendships that used to form naturally, through school, shared spaces, and proximity, don't just happen anymore. Life gets busy. People move. Seasons change. And somewhere along the way, you might have looked up and realized your social circle is a lot smaller than it used to be. If that resonates with you, you are not alone, and you are definitely in the right place.
In this live webinar, I'm going to walk you through what the research actually says about adult friendship, why it fades, and more importantly, what you can do about it.
What we'll cover together:
Why adult friendships are so hard to maintain (and why that's not your fault)
How to audit your current connections with honesty and compassion
The science behind how long it actually takes to build a close friendship
What it means to be a truly desirable friend, and how to show up that way
How to navigate friendships that are fading, shifting, or hitting friction
Practical strategies to deepen the connections you already have and build new ones
This isn't a lecture. It's a conversation, grounded in real research from experts like Robin Dunbar, Shasta Nelson, Dr. Marisa Franco, and David Brooks, and in my own lived experience of rebuilding my social life from scratch after moving to Charlotte.
Whether you're newly to a city, going through a life transition, craving deeper connections, or simply tired of surface-level friendships, this one is for you.
Come ready to reflect, connect, and leave with a plan.
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Hosted by Fernanda Brasileiro — People Development Strategist, ICF-certified coach, and founder of Filled Cups, a connections community in Charlotte, NC dedicated to helping people build the friendships and love they've been looking for.
Connecting individuals through meaningful relationships and valuable resources.
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