The Terri Cole Show
584 Struggling to Set Boundaries with Friends
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Quick takeaways
- It's important to raise awareness of patterns in friendships and assess the impact of relationships on your well-being.
- Taking a friendship inventory is valuable for assessing how various friendships make you feel and identifying any imbalances or draining relationships.
Deep dives
Boundaries with friends
Setting boundaries with friends can be challenging, especially when it comes to saying no or prioritizing their needs above your own. Many people struggle with people-pleasing tendencies, fearing conflict, and apologizing even when they're not at fault. It's important to raise awareness of these patterns and assess the impact of friendships on your well-being. Not all friendships are meant to last, and it's okay to outgrow certain relationships. Historical handcuffs, life cycles, and forks in the road can all lead to shifts in friendships. Recognizing the qualities of a healthy friendship, such as mutual support, non-judgment, and genuine happiness for each other's success, can guide you in establishing boundaries and fostering fulfilling connections.
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