What if you could
take the confusion out of making and keeping good friends and have more satisfying friendships as
an adult?
Does this sound like you?
Craving authentic
connections
Feeling isolated and disconnected and longing for genuine and authentic friendships.
Unsatisfying friendships
Finding your current friendships stale, shallow, or lacking in fundamental ways.
Work/Family/Friends Off-Balance
Striving to nurture friendships, while also trying to meet the demands of professional and family life.
There’s a general misconception
that friendship should be easy.
If that’s true, why are we reporting higher levels of loneliness than ever before?
When you reach a certain age and stage of life, it’s not uncommon to suddenly look up from the demands and busyness of daily living and realize that there’s something missing. The friends you thought you had don’t feel as close as they used to. Or maybe you’re not gelling in the same way and you’ve drifted apart. Or it might be hard to admit, but perhaps something happened with a good friend and rather than face the problem and tackle it head on, you let the friendship fade. There are so many reasons why you may find yourself here but it’s definitely a common struggle that adults face.
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory highlighting the growing public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country. Even before COVID-19 hit, about half of U.S. adults said they were feeling noticeably lonely.
Maybe you’ve tried socializing at events, joining clubs or networking groups only to discover the people you’re meeting don’t provide the depth of connection you’re craving.
Or you might not have even gotten that far because, let’s face it, getting back out there to meet new friends feels like an effort with a capital “E”. It feels nerve-wracking, intimidating, and a little overwhelming. But you know you need a change. You're ready for something new and different in the friendship space.
You realize it might be time to make new friends or to level-up the friendships you do have but you don’t know where to start.
Ready to grow more meaningful and enduring friendships?
Hi, I’m Lalo–Friendship Ambassador & Advocate
I experienced my first friendship heartbreak in 5th grade when my best friend stopped being my friend for no reason I could figure out and replaced me with a new best friend. I was forced to watch them perform Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance for the 6th grade talent show and I was devastated. From that moment on, I’ve had a deep desire to understand the how’s and why’s of friendship.
I wish I could say that friendship has been easy for me but it hasn’t. As an introvert, especially moving to countless new places in my life, making new friends has always been a challenge. But I count myself lucky in that I have always managed to find at least one soul-sister friend wherever I’ve been.
I love talking about friendship and what makes some friendships work and some friendships falter. Other people read cozy mysteries whereas I love digging into friendship non-fiction (yes, it’s a thing!).
As a psychotherapist by day, I’ve heard countless stories of the struggles individuals have faced with loneliness and isolation (especially in the last few years) as well as the everyday challenges that occur within friendship. In fact, an APA poll found that in early 2024, 30% of adults felt lonely at least once a week in the past year, with 10% feeling lonely every day. Younger adults (18-34) and singles were even more likely to experience loneliness, with 30% of young adults and 39% of singles reporting frequent loneliness.
We’ve reached a time in the digital age where more and more people have replaced real life friendships with online ones and, as a result, loneliness is rising. Since the pandemic, more people are working remotely and everyday social interactions have been eliminated or greatly reduced.
This has caused many of us to hermit and our real life social skills have become rusty.
I’ve heard many people say to me that they long for intimate friendships but don’t know where to start. I believe good friendships don’t just happen, especially as adults.
This is why I’ve created this group.
Be-Friending
A place to connect with a friendship community of other like-minded and like-hearted women who support, restore, and reinvigorate you. A place to meet kindred spirit friends to discuss, ponder, and explore all things friendship related.
What’s included:
A 6-week private community and immersion experience where we'll circle together and explore how to get off the friendship struggle bus and cruise into the flow of fulfilling friendships.
Over the course of 6 weeks, we will delve into three friendship topics:
Creating intentional friendships
Meeting and making the right friends for you.
Deepening Friendships
Creating and cultivating friendships you can count on.
When the honeymoon
is over
Addressing conflicts and challenges in friendship with confidence and ease.
Gatherings will be *in person* and include a mix of education, interactive exercises, experiential learning, and lively discussions.
Are we the right fit?
Click below for more info.
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Ready to stop feeling isolated and lonely in the friendship space.
Tired of small talk and craving deep conversation and connection.
Interested in gaining skills and tools to have more satisfying friendships.
Longing for a friendship community to share successes and struggles with.
Looking for guidance as well as a sounding board for how to navigate the sometimes murky waters of your current friendships.
Aware that friendships take work just like any other relationships and that investing in friendships leads to more solid friendships!
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Feel motivated and hopeful about making the right friends for you.
Develop deeper and more intimate friendships.
Have friendships that fill you up and you have genuine connections with.
Feel confident about communicating and working through challenges with your friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
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All meeting times are from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm.
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A beautiful yoga studio located in Southtown called MBS (Mind, Body, Soul Fitness).
The address is: 1115 S. Alamo St. San Antonio, TX 78210 -
$385
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Given the intimate nature of the group, it's important to be available to attend all the meeting dates. Let's stay connected! I'm planning to offer this group again so please join the mailing list to learn about upcoming groups.
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All sales are final and non-refundable.
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Feel free to send an e-mail with any questions:
