A listener grapples with a friend's spouse who frequently endangers their family's health, leading to a discussion on setting necessary boundaries. The complexities of dating someone with herpes are explored, highlighting emotional stigma. Ghosted friendships are examined, emphasizing the importance of communication. Tips for maintaining father-son relationships despite distance are shared, alongside encouragement to seek therapy despite resistance. Tune in for actionable advice on nurturing connections while safeguarding your well-being!
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Protecting Family Health
Discuss the issue with your husband and set clear boundaries regarding interactions with the problematic family.
Present a united front and prioritize protecting your family's health, even if it means being assertive.
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Managing Herpes Concerns in a Relationship
Communicate openly with your partner about your concerns regarding herpes.
Educate yourself about the virus, its management, and the effectiveness of antiviral medication.
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Herpes Dating Meetup
Jordan Harbinger shares an experience of attending a herpes dating meetup in Las Vegas.
He highlights how common herpes is and how these meetups normalize the condition.
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Your inseparable friend's perpetually ill spouse seems to get a sick kick out of infecting your family on the regular and refuses to respect any boundaries you've tried to establish that might keep her and her nasty cooties at bay. If you didn't know any better, you'd suspect she was doing it on purpose! What can you do to protect the health of your household from this physically -- and perhaps mentally -- unwell woman? We'll try to find a remedy to this and more here on Feedback Friday!
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Your friend's perpetually ill spouse seems to get a sick kick out of infecting your family on the regular. How can you keep her and her nasty cooties at bay?
Must you bid your love adieu to dodge her herpes simplex 2?
Is it time to cut loose the "friend" who ghosts you profusely?
How can you remain an influential, vital part of your child's life when they live with your ex on the other side of the world?
You suspect you're clinically depressed, but how can you ask for help when the thought of therapy just adds to your stress?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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