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“How do I make friends?” This is a question I’ve heard over and over. Friendship can be easy for some and seem so complicated for others. I know this because, over the years, many women have told me so! They have shared how they just don’t know how to make friends or keep the friendships they’ve had healthy and sustained over the long haul. We are all wired for community. Every human being has a desire and a need to be seen, to be included, and to be known. Building and maintaining good friendships is such an important part of living a successful life. We need connection. We need people. God hardwired us for community. So, how do we do it? How do we build meaningful friendships?

Can I let you in on a secret? Making friends doesn’t have to be difficult. Sometimes we overcomplicate what it takes to build friendships. What would happen if you just went for it? What would happen if you walked up to the girl, the one you see doing the same things you like to do, and started a conversation? What would happen if you reached out to the women you work with, who live in your neighborhood, or go to your church to see if there is a connection there? You may find yourself with a beautiful friend.

Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with two women who are now great friends because they took the risk to reach for connection. Sometimes you find the best relationships when you just go for it. I asked my friend Michelle to join me as we talked to two people who formed an amazing friendship in the most unlikely way. Jess Johnston and Amy Weatherly met each other through an internet connection! After becoming acquainted in a writing group, Amy sent Jess a direct message on Instagram, and from there, their friendship flourished. Together they started an online sisterhood community and later penned a book on friendship called I’ll Be There (But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants): Finding Unfiltered, Real-life Friendships In This Crazy, Chaotic World.  

This podcast was so fun. I truly felt like I have known Jess and Amy for years. Join us for this Sister Circle Podcast as we discuss friendship, communication, jealousy, authenticity, and more. I hope you will enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

Highlights from Today’s Episode

  • Shooting your friendship shot
  • Learning to be yourself
  • Addressing conflict in friendships 
  • Nurturing your friendships

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Let’s Talk!

  1. Do you have a hard time making friends? After listening to this episode, what is one piece of advice you can apply to your life?
  2. In what ways can you improve your relationships with your friends/sister circle?
  3. Who can you reach out to for a friend date?

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