<p>Friendships are hard. Add in distance and they can get even harder at times. But long distance friendships seem like a fact of life in our 20s as people scatter for school, work, travel, and just because they want to. Whilst it's said that some 50% of these relationships fail, I want to give you the tools to help your long distance friendships succeed. In this episode we discuss: </p> <ul> <li>The psychological challenges of long distance friendships</li> <li>How friendship is influenced by proximity and convenience </li> <li>My 4 ingredient friendship formula </li> <li>The BEST practical tips for maintaining connection </li> <li>What to do when the friendship feels over </li> </ul> <p>Hope you enjoy, and make sure you send to your long distance pal! </p> <p> </p> <p>PREORDER MY BOOK: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/">https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/755841/person-in-progress-by-jemma-sbeg/</a> </p> <p>Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a></p> <p>Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a></p> <p>For business: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor. </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>