Going Somewhere

58: Navigating Long Distance Friendships

Episode Summary

Stephen and Megan talk about navigating long distance friendships in young adulthood. Be sure to subscribe today!

Episode Notes

Young adulthood is a season of change. One of the aspects of life that changes the most is relationships. High school friends goes to different colleges. College friends get jobs and get married. A new job takes you or your friend away to a new city for a new chapter. The question is, how should young adults navigate these changing relationships and long distance friendships?

In this episode, we discuss various friendship dynamics and break down some tips on how to navigate long distance and changing friendships. The fact is, some friendships are for a season, others are for a reason, and a select few are for a lifetime. Here are the four tips we walk through in the episode:

1. Be intentional -- Find a way to stay in touch. 
2. Manage Your Expectations -- Expectations make or break your relational well-being.
3. Be Where Your Feet Are -- Prioritize the in-person relationships near you. You need people in proximity.
4. Give Others (And Yourself) Grace -- Give yourself and your friends the benefit of the doubt. 

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