As a therapist, I’ve spent many hours helping clients navigate the complex landscape of adult friendships. Unlike family relationships or romantic partnerships, friendships exist in a unique space, they’re voluntary connections that can bring immense joy, but they also require ongoing maintenance and mutual investment.

Do you ever feel like a fraud – as if you’re just one mistake away from being “found out”? Maybe you’ve worked hard and achieved success, yet deep down you don’t feel worthy of it. Or perhaps you hold yourself back from speaking up, asking for more, or taking risks because you secretly believe: “I’m not really good enough.”

Do you remember that “back to school” feeling? The anticipation of a new pencil case, new exercise books, new shoes?