313: My Boyfriend’s Flirty Friend | Feedback Friday

Feb 14, 2020

This week, a listener grapples with her boyfriend's flirty friend, raising questions about communication in relationships. They discuss whether to confront the friend or keep calm amidst feelings of insecurity. The hosts also tackle the challenge of dealing with friends giving the silent treatment and offer advice on managing family dynamics during travel with ADHD. Additionally, they highlight the importance of networking over grades for career success and share strategies for navigating relationship conflicts and balancing social life with academic demands.

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Dealing with a Flirty Friend

Ask your boyfriend why he's friends with this woman and how he'd feel in your position.
Ask if this friendship benefits your relationship and consider his ex's perspective.

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Navigating the Silent Treatment

Give friends a few days to cool off after a disagreement, respecting their need to process.
Check in non-confrontationally, asking if they need more time or are ready to discuss.

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Managing ADHD During Travel

Implement a no-phone rule in public spaces to minimize distractions and disruptions.
Consider phone pouches or having one person hold all phones during outings.

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Your boyfriend's close friend flirts with him directly in front of you. He doesn't reciprocate, but it does bother you because you know -- from conversation you've had with her in the past before you became his significant other -- that she actually does fancy him. Should you communicate your displeasure to either party or just keep your cool?

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Should you call out your boyfriend's close female friend for flirting with him directly in front of you, or should you keep your cool?
Friends give you the silent treatment when they're upset with you. Should you give them time to cool off, or is life just too short to deal with this kind of drama?
Your mom has ADHD and gets so distracted by her phone and surroundings that it always causes a scene. How can you travel together and remain sane?
You're either too social and your grad school work takes a hit, or you're too involved in school and your social life takes a hit. How can you strike a successful balance?
Your friend/employer insists on paying you by check, but you usually have to text him reminders and personally pick it up. Aren't there easier ways to get paid these days?
What are some tips for someone without a college degree going into interviews for entry-level corporate jobs?
Life Pro Tip: For parents: Instead of always telling your child what to do, give them two options with the same outcome to prevent the headache of having them refuse the task. (For example, instead of telling them to put on their pajamas for bed, ask them which pajamas they want to wear to bed tonight. This works well because kids love having control over what they are doing.) For travelers: Bring a power strip with you to use at airports, and you'll never have to wait for an outlet to be available again.
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