Friend Forward

What to do when you're the friend who's always initiating

Apr 9, 2022
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INSIGHT

Danger of Assumptions in Friendships

  • Assumptions about a friend's lack of initiation often lead to self-generated negative stories.
  • These assumptions dictate our behavior and can cause friendship breakdowns.
INSIGHT

Seeing Friendship Balance Differently

  • Friendship contributions look different beyond who initiates plans.
  • Balance can be found by valuing other supportive actions and enthusiastic responses.
ADVICE

Encourage Friends to Initiate

  • Invite your friend to initiate by acknowledging you usually make plans and encourage their ideas.
  • Use confident, non-accusatory language to inspire more engagement and participation.
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