When they're good, our friendships can greatly contribute to the overall quality of our life.  When they're hard, our friendships can make life really difficult.

On this episode of Conversations from the Heart, we talk about all kinds of issues regarding friendships.  

We discuss:

• 1:01  How do I take a break from a friendship?
• 8:10  How to acknowledge a truth instead of debate it.
• 14:46  Is it worth it to try and reveal myself to a friend or should I just cut ties?
• 19:55  How to be vulnerable with those who deserve to hear it.
• 21:23  How denying ourselves a whole hearted yes or a whole hearted no hurts us.
• 24:47  The difference between a peer and a project.
• 28:19  How do I allow myself permission to change my mind?
• 29:26  Allowing people to solve their own problems is an act of respect.
• 34:07  The only people who object to us looking after ourselves are the people who benefit when we don't.
• 35:40  How can I approach a friend about the past?
• 41:25  I can always tell the truth, but can I field the response?
• 44:42  What prevents us from feeling empathy?
• 50:16  Help me decline an invitation!

Join me Aug. 14th for my Truth Over Comfort Mini-Workshop. This is a game changer if you're longing for a way to show up authentically especially around people who might not understand. We'll discuss helpful strategies designed to facilitate your next sticky conversation.

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