

awkwardness, advice session
64 snips Aug 17, 2025
The conversation dives into the hilarity of social awkwardness and shares tips on navigating those cringe-worthy moments. It tackles the complexities of maintaining friendships after unrequited feelings and conflicts, offering practical advice to keep those bonds strong. The host emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in social settings and provides strategies to handle toxic relationships. Finally, they explore how jealousy can impact connections, turning those feelings into a motivator rather than a stumbling block.
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Out Of Practice At A Social Event
- Emma felt painfully awkward at her first social event after a month away and without alcohol to ease her nerves.
- She had to manage and accept the awkwardness instead of hiding from it.
Decide If You Can Handle Friendship
- Ask yourself honestly if you can handle staying friends after confessing a crush.
- If you can't, take a step back rather than forcing the friendship and causing yourself pain.
Two Ways To Return To Friendship
- Try either faking normalcy until it feels real or having an honest conversation about how to move forward.
- Ask the other person what they suggest and negotiate space or check-ins together.