Mel Robbins

And so it's clear, but this is the first time I've actually ever thought about relationships or friendships as a pillar of health.

versus a thing that you need to have a happy life.

Wow.

So we went out to 30 million followers and conducted our own little kind of research project.

And I was absolutely startled by some of the responses.

And what we're going to talk about is what a lot of people are saying online.

And as you're listening or watching, you maybe even answered some of these questions.

86% of the people that we asked want deeper, closer friendships.

Now, when we asked, is it hard or is it not hard for you to make new friends as an adult?

79% of people said it was very hard to make friends as an adult.

And I share that because if you're feeling lonely or if you feel like it's hard for you to make friends as an adult, or you're wondering where the hell did all my friends go?

You're not alone.

There's this shared desire to have better friends.

And there's this shared frustration and loneliness about how hard it is to make new friends as an adult.

But here's what I want to ask you about.

There is so much crap online right now about protecting my peace.

I got to protect my peace.

And that's why I don't have time for friendship, right?

And here's what I want to ask you.

What is the difference between protecting your peace and an excuse to disconnect that is leaving you feeling lonely?