6. I traveled to the desert to meet an Internet friend
and I didn't die16 Kesä 2025

6. I traveled to the desert to meet an Internet friend

Making new friends as an adult can feel risky, emotionally and physically. What if it’s awkward? What if you don’t click? What if they kidnap you in the desert?

But also what if it all goes right?

In this episode, I share the story of visiting my friend Reiko, someone I’d only ever seen on Zoom, and what it taught me about receiving care, hospitality, and friendship without feeling like I had to “earn it.”

If you’ve ever found it easier to give than to receive… if you struggle to let people show up for you… if you're craving deeper friendships but scared of being a burden… this one’s for you ♥️

I’d love to hear your version of this story. Leave a comment or send me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Interested in working together? Book a free discovery call for coaching at ⁠⁠byjenniferho.com/discovery⁠

Topics: making friends as an adult, making friends as an introvert, internet friends, receiving, emotional labor, self-leadership, adult friendship, loneliness, introverts, community, eldest daughters, vulnerability, taking the first step, letting people show up for you

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