In this episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. The conversation focuses on the complexities of adult friendships, including the importance of setting boundaries, reassessing relationships, and recognizing how past traumas and attachment styles affect our friendships. They also discuss the value of healthy female friendships, the "liking gap" and cultural influences on definitions of love. The episode wraps up with practical tips for nurturing healthy friendships!

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

Adult friendships: voluntary relationships that require reassessment
The value of satisfying, healthy female friendships and setting boundaries
The “Liking Gap”: how people like you more than you think
Exploring cultural influences and beliefs about love and partnership
Family dynamics & deconstructing your beliefs about love
Trauma, attachment, and communication in adult friendships

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Connect with Terri:

Website: www.terricole.com
Instagram: @terricole
Podcast: The Terri Cole Show
Listen: Ep. 22 Support Your Mental Health by Becoming a Boundary Boss with Terri Cole

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