The Friendship Recession: What Happened to our Friends?

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In this episode of the Fascinating Womanhood Podcast, Cherry Lynn and Dixie take a thoughtful look at female friendship and how it changes through different seasons of life. From marriage and motherhood to moving, changing priorities, and simply growing apart, they explore why friendships can fade—and why that doesn’t always mean something went wrong. 

They discuss how to recognize the friendships worth investing in, navigate painful friendship breakups, and handle relationships that begin to feel one-sided. They also explore the importance of looking beyond the “scoreboard” of who calls, hosts, or reaches out more often, considering what may be happening in a friend’s life before assuming a lack of interest. 

The conversation also tackles the delicate balance between maintaining meaningful female friendships and prioritizing your marriage—including making time for friends while ensuring your husband still feels considered and valued. 

Finally, Cherry Lynn and Dixie share practical ways to become a better friend yourself: staying in touch, showing genuine interest, following up after time together, making room for deeper conversations, and focusing on a small number of meaningful relationships rather than trying to maintain a huge social circle. 

Whether you’re feeling lonely, grieving a friendship that has faded, wondering whether an old friendship is worth rekindling, or simply wanting to become a more intentional friend, this episode offers encouragement for building the kinds of friendships that can enrich both your life and your marriage.

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