How to make genuine friendships?

Marina Feldman is a licensed therapist in the state of Minnesota and the owner of a private practice, where she works with individuals, couples, and families. Much of her work focuses on relationships, alongside a strong focus on supporting people with ADHD.
Through her professional interests and work with clients, Marina has been exploring loneliness, adult friendship, and the challenges of building meaningful connections. She is bringing these topics more intentionally into her therapeutic work, helping people understand their relational needs, navigate friendship challenges, and take practical steps toward connection.
Three main topics that will be discussed during the talk:
Why adult friendships can be hard: Busy lives, changing routines, and feeling lonely even when surrounded by people.
How meaningful friendships develop: Repeated contact, mutual curiosity, invitations, and follow-through.
Navigating friendship challenges: One-sided effort, exclusion, repair, and healthy boundaries.