Ever wonder why adult friendships are so hard to make and maintain? Alex, Chloe, and Allison of the Traumedy Podcast join the show to break down the 7 year friendship rule, and the difficulties of navigating relationships with others. Together we establish the 10 commandments of adult friendships.
The 10 Commandments of Adult Friendships:
- 1. Thou shalt express thy rage when it arises
- 2. Thou shalt have effective communication
- 3. Thou shalt set boundaries
- 4. Thou shalt be ok to walk away
- 5. Thou shalt forgive
- 6. Thou shalt not take things personally
- 7. Thou shall keep it light
- 8. Thou shalt have patience with change
- 9. Thou shalt be present
- 10. Thou shalt not give up
- 11. Thou shalt love*
- *in the way that you want to express the love
- 12. Before giving up on someone ask thyself if you have followed all commandments
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- What advice they'd give to new podcasters
- How they tackle sensitive issues with levity on their show
- The science behind the 7 year friendship rule. Read the study here, or here.
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