The comprehensive course on adult friendships that will help you find and connect with the right people — your people. How do you make friends as an adult? It's time to find out…
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Join over 650+ people interested in
building closer connections.
C 4+ comprehensive modules
C over 20+ video lessons
C 50+ page guided workbook
When did making friends become so hard?
Here’s the truth: Making friends as an adult is surprisingly challenging.
It’s difficult to find the time and space to cultivate new connections when you’re already juggling your other relationships and responsibilities.
It’s hard to know where you can meet new people, and it’s definitely not clear what you should say to someone you want to be friends with.
It seems like everyone already has their friend group established. And let’s face it, making friends can sometimes feel a little… awkward.
Here’s the other truth: Having friends — good friends — is essential. Your friendships are one of the most powerful predictors of your happiness and health.
But making friends in adulthood requires a new set of skills that most of us were never taught. Until now.
Find Your People. Get Connected. Build Community.
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Realistic and relatable relationship strategies and insights to get you ready to connect. And you can be confident that the lessons you’ll learn are backed by science and grounded in what we know actually works.
Conversation starters and social scripts will help you initiate and co-create more meaningful conversations.
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Dr. Miriam, a leading friendship expert, serves as your personal friendship coach to help you recognize and build on your strengths and give you extra support for areas where you might be struggling. Learn to connect with more authenticity and ease.
Featuring actionable connection challenges, with steps you can take right away to strengthen your connections and social wellbeing.
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Pay attention to the friendship flags throughout this course and learn how to avoid the common pitfalls of unbalanced, one-sided, and surface-level connections.
it’s time to get connected
Get Confidently Connected:
Build better friendships
The only course on adult friendships that draws on the science of friendship and psychology to give you the relationship skills, tools, and mindset shifts you need to create meaningful, lasting friendships and connections.
your people are waiting
Choose People Who Choose You
You might be wondering how to make friends as an adult, but the question you should be asking is: How do I make the right kind of friendships?
Friendships that are reciprocal and balanced. Friendships rooted in authenticity. The kind of connections that allow and even encourage you to be who you really are, wholeheartedly. Now that is a good question.…
the only comprehensive course on adult friendships ———————-
Confidently Connected is for you if...
You want closer friendships but aren’t sure where to start.
You feel like everyone else already has their established group of friends.
You’re over small talk and are looking to have better conversations.
You’re new to town and want to create a community you can count on.
You feel anxious in social situations and you know it's holding you back from meeting people or being yourself.
You tend to downplay what you bring to friendships.
You have friends — and want those relationships to be better, stronger, and more balanced.
You feel like your social and networking skills are a little rusty.
How it works
Get everything you need to find, meet, and connect with new friends as an adult.
(because they’re looking for you too!).
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The Reality of Adult Friendships
This is your deep dive into the truth about adult friendships. A chance to have the conversations about friendships we need to be having (but tend to avoid).
Identify the most common myths about adult friendships.
Reframe the unhelpful and limiting beliefs holding you back from making friends.
Practice self-compassion in a way that feels helpful and realistic (being a friend to yourself is a good starting point!)
Strengthen the quality of your friendships.
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Where (and How) to Meet New Friends
Learn everything you need to know about where and how you can meet new friends.
Access curated resources like activities, apps, and online communities that maximize friendship success.
Identify and draw on your unique interests, strengths, and values to connect with the right people.
Find your friends with confidence.
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The Corners of Connection
What happens when you meet someone you connect with?
Learn Dr. Miriam’s signature framework for building genuine connections.
Get clear on how to approach someone you want to be friends with and what to say to spark a friendship.
Reach out and build better friendships.
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Moving From Casual Acquaintances Close Friends
Gain the skills you need to strengthen new friendships.
Learn time-saving strategies to help you stay connected to friends.
Explore how you can have better, more meaningful conversations and strike the right level of vulnerability in your friendships, at every level of closeness.
Keep your friendships thriving over time.
This premier friendship course also includes…
C Comprehensive Library with 20+ Video Lessons
Every module includes video lessons that lay out a helpful and realistic roadmap for meeting and making friends as an adult. Each lesson is packed with practical guidance and short on fluff. Go at your own pace and easily return to lessons as needed!
C 50+ Page Guided Workbook, Prompts, & Downloads
The course includes a guided workbook to help you integrate and expand on the ideas and insights you learn. Journaling prompts, reflection questions, scripts, conversation starters, and practical worksheets to help you take action and reframe unhelpful beliefs — it’s all in here!
C What to Look For: Social Scripts, Connection Challenges, & Friendship Flags
Throughout each module, you’ll find social scripts to give you language you can use in specific social situations, connection challenges to deepen your understanding of yourself and start putting your new ideas into practice, and friendship flags to watch out for — all pulled from my years of research and clinical experience in the science of friendship and belonging.
C Dr. Miriam’s Favorite Resources
Your learning and growth don’t have to stop after you’ve taken this course. Access Dr. Miriam’s favorite friendship resources. Think books, journals, card decks, people to follow, apps to download, communities to join, more conversation starters, and tons of relevant research.
C Bonus Module: Friendship Resilience & Overcoming Obstacles
Discover how to avoid and overcome the most common obstacles holding you back from real friendships. Including how to initiate when it feels like a challenge, how to continue when you’re feeling rejected, and what to do if you’re still not meeting anyone.
What people are saying…
Get Confidently Connected
Gain the confidence and competence to make and keep closer connections — starting now.
Confidently Connected is much more than a lesson on making friends as an adult. It’s a guided experience that will help you strengthen your relationship resilience, boost your social and networking skills alongside your self-worth, meet new people, and turn casual acquaintances into close friends.
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$347 USD
Hi! It’s so good to meet you! ———————-
I’m Dr. Miriam — a licensed clinical psychologist, friendship researcher, and connection expert.
I’ve spent over a decade researching, writing, and speaking about the science of friendship. I’ve interviewed hundreds of people about their friendship changes and challenges and consulted on global studies on connection. Most importantly, I’ve spent many hours working with people just like you to help them strengthen their friendships and relationships. And, in this course, I’m sharing everything I know.
I know for myself, moving cities, becoming a mother, launching a business, and navigating family health challenges have all impacted my friendships in some very real ways. They have put me right where you are now— feeling that deep desire to be seen, heard, and supported.
The strategies and mindset shifts I share in this course lead to real friendships and closer connections.I know because I’ve seen them work for other people and have also had to put them to the test myself! And now, I’m ready to share them with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This self-paced course includes over 20 guided video lessons complete with worksheets, checklists, journaling activities, scripts, conversation starters, and hands-on exercises to support your learning. Plus, a bonus module with three in depth lessons all about overcoming common friendship obstacles (like how to cope with rejection and how to avoid always being the initiator in friendships.).
How you move through the course is entirely up to you — spread the lessons out over a month and integrate ideas as you go or finish it over a weekend if you’re eager to use your new skills and knowledge.
Just remember: Making friends is a process that can’t be rushed. I encourage you to take your time implementing takeaways.
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There’s a lot I can say here, but let me lead with this: My experience and reputation as a friendship expert are grounded in my firsthand academic research and rigorous clinical training. I don’t just cite studies — I’ve actually conducted them!
You can feel confident that you’re learning and integrating proven ideas and strategies that create true connections with others (and even yourself).
While this isn’t therapy, my work as a clinical psychologist allows me to translate meaningful lessons into relatable advice for real relationships. And up until now, these strategies haven’t been available to people outside of my private practice.
The other thing you should know? I LOVE what I do and that comes through. I wish I could grab a cup of coffee with all of you and talk about friendship — and I promise this course is the next best thing!
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Many of the lessons in this course directly support workplace well-being and belonging initiatives. Corporate licenses are available.
If your company or organization wants to encourage connection, belonging, and resilience at work, we should definitely chat. This course can also be paired with other customized experiences, including keynotes, workshops, or consulting projects. Please reach out to miriam@miriamkirmayer.com to discuss licensing opportunities and speaking engagements.
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Absolutely! I often consult with therapists interested in gaining expertise in friendship, social connection, and belonging.
Many of the lessons and takeaways from this course will help support clients wondering how to make friends. You might even pick up some helpful strategies for strengthening your connections while at it!
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You’ll have access to the course for one entire year, so you can refer back to it as you work to build new connections. Be sure to download the course materials to access them in the future.
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Due to the inherent nature of digital products, no refunds will be offered. Take this opportunity to go all in on your investment!
What fellow therapists are saying…
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<autoplay speed=7></autoplay>“Dr. Miriam Kirmayer has become the go-to expert on friendship and with good reason!
Her warm and engaging style combined with her tremendous wisdom keep her in high demand. The value she extends to her community is incredible. As a psychologist, I’m thrilled that her expertise on adult friendships will now be available as an online course, making her knowledge accessible to the thousands of people needing this info who aren’t lucky enough to work with Miriam directly.”
DR. TAMARA SOLES
Clinical Psychologist, Director at the Secure Child, Host of This Hour Has 50 Minutes -
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“Dr. Miriam Kirmayer’s expertise on friendships is invaluable.
She provides easy to understand information and tools on navigating difficult moments in friendships, strengthening our bonds, and improving our communication and authenticity with others. Dr. Kirmayer reminds us that friendships take work and she provides clear strategies to help deepen our important relationships. Dr. Kirmayer’s approach is warm, empathic, and invites others to explore themselves while also supporting them to make meaningful changes.”
DR. TRACY DALGLEISH
Clinical Psychologist, Relationship Expert, Creator of Be Connected -
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“Miriam's warmth and wisdom shine through as she supports you in building a bridge to connection and friendship.
DR. CASSIDY FREITAS
LMFT, Host of Holding Space Podcast -
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“Dr. Kirmayer is someone I trust fiercely. Her specialty in friendships is a rare but important one.
If you are considering her courses or working with her in other capacities, I am confident in saying that you will not regret it. She will leave you with pearls of wisdom you will be thankful for in enriching your social life.”
Dr. JESSICA STERN
Clinical Psychologist, Advisor for Wondermind
You’re not alone ——————-
It’s never too late to make new friends.
The friendships we build as adults can be as close and fulfilling as the friendships we made when we were younger.
The moments when it feels like we have no time to devote to our friendships are usually those when we need our friends the most.
It’s time to create authentic connections, strengthen your social confidence, and build the support system you need to handle whatever life throws your way — before stuff hits the fan.
You are worthy of meaningful friendships, and meaningful friendships are worth the effort.
Hey! You made it to the bottom of the page.
I'm guessing like me, you do your research before jumping into things. And if that's the case, I know you're going to LOVE this course. The science of friendship and connection is pretty amazing! And I've packed over 10 years of research and clinical expertise into these lessons.
Investing in your friendships is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Seeing you here tells me that a big part of you knows this and is ready to take the next step — to stop daydreaming about what your friendships could be like and actually invite more connection into your life!
You are so deserving of friendship. And the friends you are looking for are searching for you too! You don't have to figure it out on your own.