Friendship in your 40s, 50s, and 60s hits different — especially after years of school events, dance competitions, sports schedules, parent groups, and the chaos of trying to fit in with other moms.

In this episode of dismissed. former stay-at-home moms Jeni and Amy talk about navigating adult friendships after being “dismissed” from active parenting duties. They get into their favorite friendship rule: stay away from cray.

From intense mom circles and competitive parent dynamics to jealousy, gossip, one-sided friendships, and those early red flags we all wish we noticed sooner, Jeni and Amy share what they’ve learned about choosing peace over drama.

They also talk about the myth of having a huge group of “besties” and why most people are actually happier with a smaller, more meaningful circle of friends. Because let’s be honest — by this stage of life, nobody has time to work overtime for friendships that feel stressful, competitive, or one-sided.

And in Amy’s PMO segment, she calls out one of the most annoying adult behaviors: whispering to someone in a group setting. Is it rude? Immature? Unnecessary? Jeni and Amy have thoughts.

If you’ve ever dealt with mom-friend drama, competitive parenting circles, gossip, friendship red flags, or simply learning how to protect your peace as an adult, this episode is for you.

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