Call Her Daddy Your Friends Aren't Therapists
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Dec 7, 2025 This week, the host explores the concept of 'medium friends'—those who provide a refreshing break from your inner circle. Discover the benefits of lighthearted friendships and how to recognize if they’ve become one-sided. The discussion includes navigating tricky situations, such as addressing infidelity and setting boundaries around sensitive topics like strip clubs. Plus, there’s advice on handling emotional labor in friendships and the challenges of moving to new cities. A thought-provoking blend of humor and honesty awaits!
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Value Of Medium Friends
- Medium friends sit between close friends and acquaintances and fill a unique social role of low-expectation companionship.
- Alex Cooper says their lack of obligations can make them refreshing and restorative during stressful periods.
College Friend Date That Surprised Her
- Alex describes reconnecting with a college friend she barely saw and having one of her favorite recent nights.
- The evening felt effortless, nostalgic, and offered fresh perspectives because their lives and jobs were so different.
When Friendship Becomes Therapy
- Alex shares a past friendship that drifted from medium to emotionally draining when she became the other's therapist.
- She grew resentful because the relationship became one-sided and she received little reciprocal support.
