The Psychology of your 20s 5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
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Jul 31, 2021 Phoebe, a close friend of the host, shares her insightful experiences on relationships and emotional labor. They discuss the complexities of situationships and the necessity of setting healthy boundaries to protect personal well-being. With humor and introspection, they reflect on friendship dynamics impacted by COVID-19 and navigate the stresses of climate anxiety. The conversation touches on the balance of caring for others versus oneself, emphasizing the importance of communication and self-awareness in maintaining fulfilling relationships.
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Phoebe's Mother's Celebrity Status
- Phoebe's mother became a celebrity during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Australia.
- This added another layer of complexity to Phoebe's experience as a student resident advisor.
Short-Term Relationships
- Phoebe discusses her dating history, marked by several short-term relationships.
- She expresses a desire for genuine connections.
Situationships
- Situationships arise from a need for social connection and the pressure to avoid settling down.
- Gemma suggests that long-term relationships might not be natural, given increased life expectancies.