Good Life Project How to Navigate Conflict & Build Amazing Friendships | Danielle Bayard Jackson
Nov 18, 2024
Danielle Bayard Jackson, author of "Fighting for Our Friendships," shares her insights as a friendship coach. She emphasizes the importance of healthy conflict for deepening platonic connections. The discussion covers strategies for navigating issues like reciprocity and controlling friends. Danielle advocates for open communication about unsaid problems and the transformative power of vulnerability in adult friendships. Discover how to embrace conflicts as opportunities for growth and maintain fulfilling relationships throughout life's changes.
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Healthy Conflict
- Conflict is inevitable in friendships due to differing individual needs and preferences.
- Healthy conflict, however, can lead to deeper platonic intimacy.
Navigating Conflict
- Approach conflict as a team, aiming to improve the friendship, not to attack.
- Reassure your friend that raising the issue comes from a place of care.
Feedback and Baggage
- Sharing feedback can be risky, but good friends want to know how to support you better.
- Personal baggage can hinder one's ability to receive feedback constructively.
