Introverted Entrepreneur: The Inner Work of Leadership
Introverted Entrepreneur: The Inner Work of Leadership
Denise G. Lee
#684: Why Friendship Feels So Hard (And Why Most People Can’t Do It)
16 minutes Posted Apr 20, 2026 at 12:56 pm.
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Everyone says they want real connection—but very few people know how to sustain it.

In this episode, we unpack why friendship feels so hard, especially for high-functioning people who are used to performing, fixing, or controlling their relationships.

This isn’t about finding better people—it’s about learning how to stay present without turning connection into a transaction.

Read the related posts:

https://deniseglee.com/platonic-love/

https://deniseglee.com/why-friendship-feels-hard/




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