Why You Haven't Made A New Friend In Years

In Your Right Mind with Monique Rhodes · Nov 2, 2026 · 11m

Think about the last person who became a close friend of yours. For most people, that friendship started a very long time ago.

You haven't lost the skill of making friends, and there's nothing wrong with how you come across. You've left behind the places that used to make friendships for you, and nobody told you that's what those places were for.

I explain why having close friends matters more than most people realize, roughly how many hours it takes to turn someone you know into a friend, and the simple pattern that makes those hours add up.

Ready to break the cycle for good?

If this episode…