The A to Z English Podcast
A to Z Am I the Jerk? 26 | A Selfish Friend
Oct 4, 2023
Jack and his guests discuss the challenges of dealing with a selfish friend who only talks about themselves and never listens. They explore the concept of friendship and selfishness, and debate whether to end the friendship or have a conversation to address the issue.
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Quick takeaways
- Communication is important in addressing imbalanced conversations with friends and expressing the need for a more balanced dynamic.
- Honesty and assertiveness are crucial in addressing a friend's selfish behavior and setting expectations for a two-way friendship.
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Friend always talks about himself
The podcast discusses a situation where a person's friend is constantly talking about himself and not showing interest in the other person's problems. The hosts agree that this behavior is selfish and not characteristic of a good friendship. They suggest that communication is important and recommend addressing the issue with the friend by expressing the need for a more balanced conversation. If the friend is unwilling to change, reducing the level of connection or ending the friendship may be necessary.
