In this episode 28 "You Don’t Have to Accept the Friend Zone..And That’s OkAy!"we’re talking about something real—being put in the friend zone and feeling like you have to accept it just to keep someone in your life. You don’t. And that’s okay.I’m unpacking what the friend zone really does to your self-worth, how breadcrumbing keeps you emotionally stuck, and why choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s necessary. Whether you’ve been “just a friend” for way too long, or you’re struggling to let go of the hope that things might change, this episode is for you.It’s time to stop settling for crumbs and start honoring what you truly want.⸻Timestamps 0:00 – Intro4:56 – Defining the “Friend Zone”6:07 – When the Friend Zone Feels Like Emotional Breadcrumbing9:41 – It’s Not Wrong to Want More11:35 –Choosing Yourself – Walking Away Without Drama12:36 -Flip Side – Respecting a No Without Resentment13:46-OutroComment below: What do you think about the Friend Zone? Make sure you subscribe + hit that 🔔 so you don’t miss out.🔗 Follow me everywhere & tap in:🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bubbasbanter📸 Instagram: @bubbasbanterpodcast & @ therealdocdre Intro music cred: ⁨@Yhuntermusic⁩