Ep. 15 - Our Relationship is None Of Your Friends’ Business
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In this heartfelt discussion, we explore the importance of being intentional about the people surrounding our relationships. We share a relatable scenario where a woman confides in her best friend and family about a difficult time with her wife. The question we ask is, who can provide wise counsel and hold both sides of the narrative without holding it against the person? Listen in as we reflect on our own experiences and the significance of confiding in someone who truly supports our relationships.
We also discuss the importance of having honest conversations with our friends and being transparent about the details of our relationships. Join us as we consider if it's possible to have real conversations with our friends and how to invite them into accountability and ownership. We share our thoughts on the need to be balanced and neutral in our conversations and how to set boundaries against trash talking our partners to another person. Remember, feelings are not facts, and it's crucial to validate those feelings without allowing them to become absolute truths.
Lastly, we examine how to identify the characteristics in our friendships that will aid us in our relationships. Emphasizing the significance of having a curious attitude, a growth mindset, compassion, and friendship, we stress the necessity of being purposeful about the people in our relationship and being truthful and open in our conversations. Listen in as we discuss the value of having secure, supportive relationships that will develop and broaden as we do.
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(0:00:01) - Navigating Friendships and Relationship Challenges (15 Minutes)
We explore the importance of being intentional about the people we have surrounding our relationship. We discuss a hypothetical scenario in which a woman has issues with her wife and confides in her family and best friend. We question who can provide wise counsel and who can hold both sides of the narrative without holding it against the person. We also consider how often and how much detail about the situation should be shared. Finally, we reflect on how being in a relationship has taught us the importance of being able to confide in someone.
(0:15:02) - Honest Relationship Conversations (12 Minutes)
The importance of having truthful conversations with our friends and how to be transparent about the details of our relationships is discussed. We assess if it is possible to have an honest conversation with our friends and how to invite friends into accountability and ownership. We talk about the need to be balanced and neutral in our conversations and how to set boundaries against trash-talking our partners to another person. Lastly, we emphasize the idea that feelings are not facts and how to validate those feelings without allowing them to become absolute truths.
(0:26:37) - Love Resources for Strong Relationships (6 Minutes)
We examine how to identify the characteristics in our friendships that will aid us in our relationships. We emphasize the significance of having a curious attitude, a growth mindset, compassion and friendship. We stress the necessity of being purposeful about the people we have in our relationship, as well as being truthful and open in our conversations. Lastly, we discuss the value of having secure, supportive relationships that will develop and broaden as we do.
(0:32:37) - Love Goals Podcast Promotion and Sign-Off (1 Minutes)
The importance of having a supportive community to foster our relationships is emphasized. Choosing friends wisely and making sure they bring positive energy to our relationships is important. Finally, tips on how to find the right people to have in our lives are provided.
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