Connecting U: To Conflict & Forgiveness in Friendships

Mayra and Emily dive into how to resolve conflict within friendships. You have a responsibility to tell your friends what is bothering you if you want to protect the friendship over time. Conflict is the tipping point of connection, because you are better known and accepted in a vulnerable place. This creates a strong bond and a strong friendship. If you feel like you can’t be yourself around that friend, this is a major sign of conflict that you need to communicate after processing with yourself. Bringing up hard topics create a deeper connection that stands the test of time.

Key Takeaways:

• Show grace and acceptance for people who are different from you
• Your negative feelings are valid, but you need to communicate them kindly
• You are allowed to say no to your friends requests, but you will have to be okay if the friendship dissolves in that case
• Don’t apologize for how you feel, but there is always something you are responsible for
• Conflict is natural, so how are you going to clean up the mess?
• Do not be self-righteous in your process of forgiveness and mercy.

Proverbs 27:9 “A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.”

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