When we talk about relationships, we sometimes tend to leave out friendships. But friends are such an important aspect of our lives. Shasta Nelson is back on the show to talk about how to deepen friendships, get to the heart of why friendships are important, and some ways to build meaningful connections.    Shasta Nelson is a keynote speaker, author, and leading expert on friendship and healthy relationships at work. She is constantly teaching all of us how to create healthier and more fulfilling relationships in our lives.   We talk about:   Why friendship is important in women’s lives (5:00) There are three requirements for a healthy relationship: positive emotions, consistency, and vulnerability (13:07) How to be vulnerable within your friendships (14:16) 49% of you feel even more distant from friends and family now than a year ago, due to the pandemic. Shasta shares how you can begin to foster and build connection with others (25:19) How to repair a friendship that has drifted apart (37:29) http://andreaowen.com/452