When Your Friends are in Different Life Stages | Ep. 304

It’s our 6-year anniversary episode (!!!) and another friendship topic our listeners asked for - when friends are in different life stages. We discuss how/why/when this happens and how to handle it, the self-talk, how friendships change (and sometimes for the better), and making new friends and/or strengthening other relationships. We also discuss the touchy subject of feeling like you’ve outgrown a friend and what to do, and we share how our friendship has changed since a boyfriend entered the mix. Before we get into our topic, we talk about our studio flooding and why it’s been so emotional, then recap Miami (Rayna’s balcony fiasco and bathroom door-gate), Ashley puking at Drake and solving shower sex, and the cocktail we’re bringing back. Enjoy!
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[@julianajb]

I was so excited to see you at this studio and thought "wow they really leveld up, looks SO professional" and you start saying that you're really sad and uncomfortable to be there hahaha the vibe for me is that you look so much better in this studio than on a couch (which I get that is more comfy, cozy and personal) 😂

[@CookieMera]

I thought the same ''OMG everything looks so goood!'' Hate to be here hahahha

[@GirlsGottaEat]

We appreciate the input, we want to know what you all think/want to watch!

[@95Foofighters]

kinda love the facing each other set up haha feels like were watching you two catch up over drinks :)

[@AshleyHurdd]

Love this topic! I'm turning 30 and getting married this year and so many changes are happening. It gets scary reprioritizing people in your life and pulling back from relationships because they no longer align with who you are and who you want to be.

[@Alpenglow29]

Feel so seen. This topic hits so hard. Thank you for this episode. And happy anniversary ❤

[@saraawilliams]

i am so glad i decided to get back to you guys with this episode, no reason for the temp fall off - so many pods so little time? i loved this. it’s the you guys i first loved, the perfect update & needed the friend topic. happy to be back, friends and happy for you guys! (happy mostly, AND sorry about the studio - keep the couch! - and grow from there?!) 💘

[@Jovallys]

This hit me so hard. Trying to hide my tears in the office. I can relate to each of these stories and I feel confronted in a way!!! Thank you for keeping it real, always!!!!

[@br_easydoesit]

Ngl I love how professional this looks! You both look incredible and shine in a neutral studio and seemed to settle right in - after the initial trauma of facing each other 😅

[@vanessa5554]

As a first time viewer a tad disappointed the title of the video didn’t correlate with the topic of the video 😪

[@juliaperri6528]

actual topic starts at 51:15

[@emilyfields988]

Rayna should always sit on the right side!:)

[@shirleemyrick6106]

Love that they mentioned making another episode about friendship breakups. They both were emotional and it got me emotional because it is such a huge lifestyle change to lose a close friend. More so than a significant other breakup, I think.

[@gabriellemorgan1325]

Love this episode, always love a tear jerker lol you guys always have the best insight. Thinking of you guys this week ❤

[@ZimskiForever]

Thank you so much for talking about this subject. I feel like I lost my dearest childhood friend when we turned 25 - when she got married. Oof.

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[@kathygonzalez8737]

Rayna sleeping in a bra !!!!! Thats insane lol bra comes off the second i step a foot into my home lol

[@VinoHarmful]

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[@denisefleitman8450]

Congratulations ladies! Omg. Good luck this week. You can do this.

[@jalspose]

I love this setup as well

[@WhitSomething]

A friend suggested this podcast, and it is way too basic b&^$# for me. 💤

[@WhitSomething]

Also, pretty sure she sent herself flowers so she could mention it

[@lydiajacob2949]

I’m from Detroit and your comment on the Lions losing in the playoffs spoke to my soul!!!! Die hard fan but you won me over a million times again!!! Love you guys and sending all the good vibes for your recording space you guys will come out even stronger!!! Love you both💖

[@SamanthaGunnison]

Except those cancelled shows back in 2022…..

[@tropicalsundae]

I love the studio; I'd get some feminine decor and you are solid!

[@amberzable5608]

I love this ❤ you gals are the best! 😘

[@kendall4503]

This episode is perfectly timed- I sooooo need this y’all are so cool