Follow our Instagram @Nav20s.Podcast to vote on episode titles, submit comments, and get involved in this community. I am grateful to the wonderful Chloe Warner for sharing her insight on this episode. Here are some episode takeaways:
- Friends of convenience vs. intention (be intentional: reciprocation and effort)
- Act like the friend you want
- Be present: hang up to hang out (phone off), eye contact, active listening
- Advocate for yourself - tell your friends how you feel
- Acknowledge and apologize when you've done something wrong
- Get friends who talk highly about you behind your back
- Friends having your back gives you confidence
- We feel safe and loved when our friends truly know us and care enough to check in
- Consistent investment in friendships is important, especially when in a romantic relationshipLove languages are real, even for friends!!
- Learning your friend's love language can strengthen your friendship
- Friends are the family you can choose
- Be grateful for your friends, and tell them!
- We are not meant to go through life alone
