Myleik Teele's Podcast 211: How to Be a Quality Friend with Nedra Glover Tawwab (REPLAY)
Dec 28, 2024
Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed therapist and New York Times bestselling author, dives deep into the art of friendship. She emphasizes the power of boundaries to cultivate healthier relationships and the importance of open communication about our needs. The conversation explores how to navigate friendship dynamics and the role of repetition in expressing expectations. Listeners learn how to assess their friendships and reflect on what truly serves their emotional well-being while fostering supportive connections.
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Quality Friendships
- Prioritize friendships where you feel safe, open, and celebrated.
- Minimize judgment and competition, fostering togetherness.
Late Invitations
- Declining late invitations can stem from a fear of rejection, not wisdom.
- Accept late invitations; being included, even belatedly, is valuable.
Multiple Friends
- Adults need multiple friends, forming a supportive community or 'bouquet'.
- Avoid pressuring one person to fulfill all your friendship needs.
