# 589- How to Make (and Keep) Friends as an Adult with ADHD

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Podcast: [ADHD Experts Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/adhd-experts-podcast-6813645)
Published: 2026-01-06T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Many adults with ADHD say they have trouble staying in touch, reading social cues, and managing their emotions. Amy Kempe, LPC, shares practical ways to build stronger, more rewarding relationships that feel balanced and authentic. ADHD and Friendship: Resources Free Download: Become a Small-Talk Superstar Read: How to Make Friends as an Adult with ADHD, According to Our Readers Read: How to Make Friends — and Keep Them Read: 6 Ways to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Access the video and slides for podcast episode #589 here: https://www.additudemag.com/webinar/adhd-friendship-how-to-make-friends/ This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/additude and get on your way to being your best self. Thank you for listening to ADDitude's ADHD Experts podcast. Please consider subscribing to the magazine ( additu.de/subscribe ) to support our mission of providing ADHD education and support.

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