In this recast of a popular Season 5 episode, we continue our discussion on loneliness, this time focusing on adults. Making friends in adulthood feels risky. If you are at all anxious or introverted, vulnerability and rejection hardly seem worth it. But connection is possible once we dispel some limiting beliefs.  VISIT OUR SPONSORS FOR SPECIAL OFFERS JUST FOR YOU: Get 20% off your first order when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code FLUSTER at checkout. Go to zocdoc.com/FLUSTER and download the ZOCDOC app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Sign up for GREENLIGHT today and get your first month free at greenlight.com/FLUSTER. Mother’s Day is coming right up, so order today to get 15% off your SKYLIGHT purchase at SkylightCal.com/FLUSTERCLUX. Our listeners get an additional 15% off an annual Master Class membership at MASTERCLASS.com/FLUSTER. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/FLUSTER to​ get $80 off of your first month​. Go to lumen.me and use code FLUSTER to get $50 off your LUMEN order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices