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There's a certain type of friendship you only appreciate in your 50s and 60s - the one where you can sit in the same room for an hour without talking and not feel like anything needs to be filled, and the fact that you can be completely unproductive in each other's company is the exact thing that makes it valuable, because most relationships require performance and this one doesn't - Silicon Canals

Friendships that truly support you in later life often form in adulthood, not childhood, and thrive in shared silence and presence.

Humor

fromInsideHook

Did Jack Black and "SNL" Crack the Code of Male Friendship?

Friendship in adulthood is challenging but beneficial for health, as highlighted in a humorous SNL sketch featuring Jack Black and socially awkward men.

Psychology

2 months ago

I turned 37 and looked at my phone contacts and realized I had 247 numbers but couldn't name a single person I'd call if I got genuinely bad news - and that's when I understood that losing friends in your 30s isn't about distance, it's about finally admitting proximity was doing all the work - Silicon Canals

Friendships in adulthood often diminish in depth despite an abundance of acquaintances, highlighting the importance of meaningful connections over mere proximity.

Digital life

9 hours ago

When was the last time you just hung out with a friend? (And I don't mean a dinner booked two months in advance) | Brigid Delaney

Unstructured friend hangouts fade in adulthood, replaced by brief social-media connection that feels less nourishing than shared time.

Relationships

There's a certain type of friendship you only appreciate in your 50s and 60s - the one where you can sit in the same room for an hour without talking and not feel like anything needs to be filled, and the fact that you can be completely unproductive in each other's company is the exact thing that makes it valuable, because most relationships require performance and this one doesn't - Silicon Canals

Friendships that truly support you in later life often form in adulthood, not childhood, and thrive in shared silence and presence.

Humor

fromInsideHook

Did Jack Black and "SNL" Crack the Code of Male Friendship?

Friendship in adulthood is challenging but beneficial for health, as highlighted in a humorous SNL sketch featuring Jack Black and socially awkward men.

Psychology

2 months ago

I turned 37 and looked at my phone contacts and realized I had 247 numbers but couldn't name a single person I'd call if I got genuinely bad news - and that's when I understood that losing friends in your 30s isn't about distance, it's about finally admitting proximity was doing all the work - Silicon Canals

Friendships in adulthood often diminish in depth despite an abundance of acquaintances, highlighting the importance of meaningful connections over mere proximity.

Matthew McConaughey's mom, 94, says an old-school parenting style helped her raise 'loving and productive' men

After turning 18, sons were expected to leave home and follow the standards set by their mother while living under her roof.

6 months ago

Parenting

My 5 kids are all adults. It's tough to stay relevant in their lives.

Parenting

2 weeks ago

Matthew McConaughey's mom, 94, says an old-school parenting style helped her raise 'loving and productive' men

After turning 18, sons were expected to leave home and follow the standards set by their mother while living under her roof.

6 months ago

Parenting

My 5 kids are all adults. It's tough to stay relevant in their lives.

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#personal-growth

3 weeks ago

Writing

Stopping to admire wisteria and taking pride in your laundry? Join me in the land of grownups | Polly Hudson

A newfound appreciation for everyday details signifies the transition into adulthood.

Relationships

Turning 35, I don't have answers but I have learned one thing: we're all just winging it | Alexander Hurst

Most adults navigate a continuous process of becoming rather than arriving at maturity.

Writing

3 weeks ago

Stopping to admire wisteria and taking pride in your laundry? Join me in the land of grownups | Polly Hudson

A newfound appreciation for everyday details signifies the transition into adulthood.

Relationships

Turning 35, I don't have answers but I have learned one thing: we're all just winging it | Alexander Hurst

People Are Revealing Shocking "Myths" About Adulthood That They Wish They Knew Sooner

Adulthood involves navigating unrealistic expectations about homeownership and career fulfillment.

Washington Wizards

fromThe Atlantic

Why Can't 'Euphoria' Grow Up?

Euphoria's latest season depicts disillusioned young adults grappling with addiction, financial struggles, and a bleak view of adulthood.

Mental health

2 months ago

Children who were called 'the responsible one' often became adults who can't rest without guilt - not because they love productivity but because somewhere a five-year-old version of them still believes that if they stop holding everything together it will all fall apart - Silicon Canals

Freedom from responsibility can feel terrifying after a lifetime of being the responsible one.

3 months ago

I'm 27, don't own a house, have no kids, and am not married. My parents had all that by my age, so I don't feel like an adult.

I'm now older than they were when they had me. I'm turning 27 and, though I don't want children, it's sometimes difficult not to measure my life against theirs. They got married at 21. When I was 21, I was finishing my bachelor's degree in the middle of a pandemic. At 25, rather than having a child, I was moving in with my girlfriend, and we became cat parents.

Mental health

Science

fromenglish.elpais.com

4 months ago

Teenagers up to 30: It's false that the brain suddenly becomes an adult at 25

Frontal-lobe development continues into the 30s, so the claim that brain maturation finishes at 25 is an oversimplified misconception.

Women

fromBuzzFeed

7 months ago

17 Women Open Up About The Aspects Of "Girlhood" They Miss, And It's A Nostalgia Overload

Girlhood memories center on carefree intimacy, playful rituals, easy friendships, and candid emotional expression that adults often struggle to replicate.

Television

fromwww.forbes.com

'Friends' Vs. 'Adults': What These Shows Can Teach Us About Marketing To Gen Z

Adulthood has shifted from aspirational fantasies to stark realities marked by challenges and disconnections.

Film

fromKqed

'Sorry, Baby' Conveys the Everyday Ordinariness of Terrible Things

Sorry, Baby explores the quiet and insidious nature of personal crises and the challenges of emerging adulthood.

Women

I had my first chat with a financial advisor over hushed tones at work. Now, I'm helping other women find the confidence I lacked.

Navigating adulthood can be challenging, especially when faced with new responsibilities like financial planning.

Music

fromPitchfork

Pulp: More

Jarvis Cocker's new album reminds us that life is a continual coming-of-age journey full of revelations and humor.

Miley Cyrus says getting older changed how she sees her parents

As I've gotten older, I'm respecting my parents as individuals instead of as parents - because my mom's really loved my dad for her whole life.

Parenting

Mindfulness

fromPsychology Today