In this episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the idea that being a good friend to some might mean being a bad friend to others. She explores four points to consider when choosing which friendships to prioritize: being a good friend is relative, time is a limited resource, only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, and some people may be displeased with your choices. She encourages listeners to take inventory of their friendships and consider concentrating their efforts on their top three to five friends.

Keywords

friendships, good friend, bad friend, overwhelm, prioritize, time management, reciprocal friendships

Takeaways

• Being a good friend is relative and different people have different expectations of what it means to be a good friend.
• Time is a limited resource, and investing in certain friendships means other friendships may receive less attention.
• Only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, meaning that not all friends rank each other the same way.
• When choosing which friendships to prioritize, some people may be displeased or have expectations that you're not meeting.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction: The Complexity of Women's Friendships

02:25

Chapter 1: Being a Good Friend is Relative

05:02

Chapter 2: The Hidden Costs of Leaning into Certain Friendships

07:41

Chapter 3: Understanding the Reciprocity of Friendships

13:26

Chapter 4: Dealing with Displeased Friends: The Consequence of Prioritizing

16:15

Conclusion: Taking Inventory of Your Friendships

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• Buy Danielle's book "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships"

• Book a private coaching session

• Take a friendship inventory

• Join the (final?!) cohort of our group coaching program, Friendship Elevated



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Sometimes life's circumstances become so overwhelming that you find yourself withdrawing from friends. During your "hibernation" period, you hope that they'll stick around without getting upset, losing interest, or questioning the friendship. So what exactly is a hibernation friend and what can we do to ensure that we have the kind of friendships that make it through?

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