In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares insights for women who feel like they've passively cultivated a friendship network filled with relationships that they don't even really want.

Tune in to learn how to navigate this situation with more clarity and confidence.

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In this episode, Danielle briefly hinted at an event taking place in Tampa, Florida on March 8, 2025. We can't share too much yet, but save the date!

Got trust issues? In this week's episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 ways to gradually and responsibly allow yourself to be more trusting in your female friendships.

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We have our welcome call kicking off next week which means you have three days left to register. Join at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated

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Are you in a transitional period in your life and ready to take a serious friendship inventory? We strongly suggest this activity to experience genuine "aha" moments about what needs to shift in your friendship landscape.

People are turning to "artificial companions" to supplement (and sometimes replace) what they're getting from real-life friends. What are the pros and cons of using A.I for friendship? Why do people seek this kind of connection? And what are the broader implications of this trend?

In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson actually formed her own A.I friend and is reporting back. Listen to this episode to learn more about friendship at the intersection of artificial intelligence.

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Ghosting is nothing new, but it does seem like it's become a more common option for those who want to end a relationship. New research suggests that platonic ghosting is just as painful as being ghosted by a romantic partner.

But what do you do when it happens to you?

In this week's episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers 4 steps to help you decrease the time you spend ruminating and internalizing and finally move toward action that will help you heal.

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In the market for new friends? In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson shares 4 phrases to avoid.

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Want to experience a real transformation in your friendships? Doors to our (final?!) group coaching program, Friendship Elevated, are NOW OPEN. Learn more here.

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In this episode, you'll hear 3 women speak about the friendship issues they experienced and how shaking off the embarrassment of pursuing support for their relational health made a huge difference.

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ANNOUNCEMENT!

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Join us as we come together in an intimate community for bi-weekly coaching (led by founder Danielle Bayard Jackson), five video modules, out-of-the-box exercises, and research-based strategies to help women begin enjoying more satisfaction in their female friendships.

Learn more at betterfemalefriendships.com/friendship-elevated

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In this episode, host and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson discusses the idea that being a good friend to some might mean being a bad friend to others. She explores four points to consider when choosing which friendships to prioritize: being a good friend is relative, time is a limited resource, only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, and some people may be displeased with your choices. She encourages listeners to take inventory of their friendships and consider concentrating their efforts on their top three to five friends.

Keywords

friendships, good friend, bad friend, overwhelm, prioritize, time management, reciprocal friendships

Takeaways

• Being a good friend is relative and different people have different expectations of what it means to be a good friend.
• Time is a limited resource, and investing in certain friendships means other friendships may receive less attention.
• Only 50% of friendships are reciprocal, meaning that not all friends rank each other the same way.
• When choosing which friendships to prioritize, some people may be displeased or have expectations that you're not meeting.

Chapters

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Introduction: The Complexity of Women's Friendships

02:25

Chapter 1: Being a Good Friend is Relative

05:02

Chapter 2: The Hidden Costs of Leaning into Certain Friendships

07:41

Chapter 3: Understanding the Reciprocity of Friendships

13:26

Chapter 4: Dealing with Displeased Friends: The Consequence of Prioritizing

16:15

Conclusion: Taking Inventory of Your Friendships

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• Buy Danielle's book "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships"

• Book a private coaching session

• Take a friendship inventory

• Join the (final?!) cohort of our group coaching program, Friendship Elevated



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Sometimes life's circumstances become so overwhelming that you find yourself withdrawing from friends. During your "hibernation" period, you hope that they'll stick around without getting upset, losing interest, or questioning the friendship. So what exactly is a hibernation friend and what can we do to ensure that we have the kind of friendships that make it through?

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In this episode, Danielle Bayard Jackson-- host and friendship expert-- announces a pivot in the business. Before entering into this new season, she's decided to revive one-on-one group coaching sessions for a limited time.

To book your session visit us at betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching.

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To book Danielle to speak at your event, please contact info@tellpublicrelations(dot)com. We are currently booked for October 2024, but have availability in September and November.

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Enjoying the podcast? Consider buying Danielle's book: Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships

In this week's episode of the podcast, Danielle Bayard Jackson-- host and friendship expert-- shares how she discovered she's in a new friendship season, and what she's doing to build more active friendships.

To experience your own "aha" moments, take your friendship inventory buy clicking this link and using code "summersale" to enjoy 30% off within the next 7 days:

https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventory

It can be intimidating to go out into the world and enjoy new experiences on your own. But what are the benefits? And are there strategies to help you to enjoy the experience?

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers three mindset shifts that will embolden you, followed by 6 tangible tips for engaging more confidently.

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Join us in DC for the final stop of the "Fighting for our Friendships" book tour, moderated by Dr. Marisa G. Franco on July 12. Tickets at betterfemalefriendships.com

Take the Friend Forward Friendship Inventory, including an activity workbook and 45-minute guided video. You will immediately gain clarity on who to prioritize and what shifts need to be made in your friendship landscape:

https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/inventory