Being a supportive listener is one of the most important roles one friend can offer another. It’s a skill we can all improve with practice.
How to Be a Better Friend
In the past few posts, I’ve discussed how healthy relationships help you thrive and how to identify unhealthy friendships that…
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Do You Know The Warning Signs of Unhealthy Friendships?
Healthy friendships are built on mutual respect and effort. They involve trust, compassion, loyalty, and kindness. Unfortunately, we sometimes find…
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You Need Authentic Connections
By adulthood, we’ve all learned how to adapt who we are to earn the approval of others and fit in….
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Friendship 101: Do You Need to Reengage?
I’ve been coming to terms with a troublesome habit in my life—disengaging from people. Withdrawing is my primary coping mechanism….
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Empathy Is The Best Antidote For Shame
Empathy defuses shame, blame and disconnection. Women who are resilient to shame have learned to both give and receive empathy.