– Where do your friendships actually live?00:19 – The three people you need in your life01:22 – Defining the Anchor, Expander, and Mirror03:17 – Which role would you play for others?03:27 – Quality vs. quantity in friendships04:05 – Social media “friends” vs. real friends05:24 – Viral validation vs. real connection06:16 – Treating friendship like dating07:07 – Why friendships require intention07:29 – Experiencing life beyond your partner08:33 – Is making friends harder than dating?09:49 – Why older adults resist new friendships11:04 – Connection fatigue vs. connection famine12:08 – Shifts in social priorities over time13:35 – Finding balance in social interactions14:25 – Third spaces as hubs of connection15:14 – Why younger generations avoid clubbing16:38 – Nostalgia for “home away from home” spaces17:48 – Do your friendships live online?18:09 – Finding the Anchor, Expander, and Mirror19:05 – Final reminder: seek quality connection19:37 – Outro & subscribe