In this episode of Transitional Objects, our co-hosts dive into the tender, funny, and sometimes awkward territory of friendship shifts. From the spontaneous, “what are you doing right now?” hangouts of their twenties to the carefully orchestrated (typically canceled) plans of adulthood, Bridget and Laura explore how friendships inevitably change over time.

They open up about what it feels like to outgrow old friend groups, how divorce and grief can dismantle social circles overnight, and the ache of realizing that some connections just… fade. Along the way, they laugh about their own missed calls and canceled brunches, compare notes on parenting vs. non-parenting friendships, and reflect on how shame, protection, and unspoken assumptions sneak into even our closest bonds.

Equal parts vulnerable and hilarious, this conversation is for anyone who has ever wondered why friendships don’t feel the same as they used to (and why that’s not necessarily a bad thing). It’s an episode that validates the messiness of adult connection, while celebrating the rare, soul-deep friendships that always seem to pick up right where they left off.