Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing sometimes you're the bad friend. Inspired by a recent story time from one of our favorite YouTube channels, OhStephCo were she reflects on how she handled a recent friendship break up. Were exploring: how we manage expectations in a new friendships, how past friendship trauma impacts our new friendships, how we would handle a friend blocking us, and much more!

Do you have any expectations while initiating a new friendship?

Have you ever met anyone you thought or wanted to be a close friendship but it didn't work out?

How would you handle not being invited by one of your friends on a mutual girl group outing? 

We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!

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Hey girlfriends! Today we're discussing remarriage & bonus parenting. Most of us go into marriage with the intention of it lasting forever but the reality for some of us is that the relationship will come to an end and with that the opportunity for a new relationship arises. We're joined by our special guest Nellen, who opens up with us about her remarriage with children experience, what she did to set up her new marriage for success and much more! 

What challenges did you anticipate with remarrying and giving your children and bonus parent? 

What conversations did you have to help your new spouse to transition into being a bonus parent? 

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Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing women competing against women. Whether you're in a room of women you've just met or lifelong friends, competition is something that we've noticed to be present amongst women. We're reflecting on our own personal levels of competition, when competition can become unhealthy and how competition has shown up in our friendships.

How have you handled women being in competition with you?

How has competition affected our relationship? 

Is there ever a scenario where you think competition amongst women is a positive thing?

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Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're excited because we have our first listener selected topic by our Instagram community which is what not to do in professional settings. We're exploring: what professionalism is rooted in, how your experiences or lack of can impact your professionalism and when to address unprofessional behavior you witness. 

Where did you learn how to conduct yourself in a professional manner?

How has double standards in professionalism impacted you?

What are something unprofessional things you've seen that people do that they absolutely should not?

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Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing married people need to stay home? Marriage is obviously a big life event that can bring on a new host of changes and expectations, but exactly what that means will vary by the couple. Inspired by two reality shows that we love (Married at First Sight and Love is Blind) we're discussing: The changes in behavior that are expected after marriage, how being an introvert vs extrovert can impact your relationship and much more!

How has being an introvert vs extrovert impacted your dating experience? 

Do you think married people need to be home more or not go to certain places after marriage?

How do you communicate to your partner you're not happy with how they choose to spend their free time?

We'd love to hear your thoughts, too so make sure you follow us on Instagram @girlfriendsandgoalspodcast where we'll continue this conversation. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!

Truth BBQ

A Jazzman's Blues

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Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing can this love recover? Whether you're just dating, engaged or married we all will likely come to a crossroad of sorts in deciding if our relationship is worth recovering after something has happened. Inspired by our recent conversation on recovering friendships, we're exploring: the deciding factors in recovering romantic relationships, how we know when we shouldn't try to recover the relationship and much more!

Is there a difference for you in recovering a romantic relationship vs friendship? 

What do you need to see from your partner for recovering the relationship to be an option?

How do you determine if a relationship is worth recovering? 

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Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing getting confrontational. As we grow into womanhood one of the many things that we encounter is confrontation. While we all might have different ways of handling confrontation, one thing that's for sure is that we have to find the right balance of addressing things that need to be while staying true to ourselves and also not being overly combative. 

What stops you from addressing confrontation?

How do you normally handle confrontation?

How do you know if something is worth addressing?

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How Married Are You?

Marriage Be Hard

Crime Junkie

Worst Roommate Ever

Only Murders In The Building

Serial 

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Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing can this friendship recover? We've had a few conversations on previous episodes on friendship break ups but we wanted to discuss the uncertainty of relationships that can come at any point, how forgiveness can impact relationships moving forward and the feelings that come with not knowing if the friendship can recover. 

What are some signs for you that the friendship/relationship can't recover?

What are your expectations in recovering a friendship when you've been in the wrong?

Do you have a different standard in recovering friendships vs familial relationships? 

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Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing the beauty of black friendship. Given the name of this podcast and the topics that we cover, you all know that friendship is very important to us. We believe that friendship among women has many benefits and even with some challenges that might arise, there's just nothing else that can replace it. Today we're exploring: the evolution of black women friendships in media, the impact social media has had on how women view friendships and what we love about having tight bonds with other women. 

Have you been able to relate to how black woman friendships have been portrayed in media?

What are some of your favorite shows or movies on friendship?

Is there anything that you do that you feel leads to successful long term friendships?

What was your most favorite thing about the hit HBO show Insecure?

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Hey girlfriends! On today's episode we're discussing is shacking up and option for you? Times have definitely changed and gone are the days were the majority of people follow the route of getting married before living together. We're having a real girlfriend chat exploring: the change in the importance of being married before living with a romantic partner, is living with someone an option for us and the pros and cons of cohabitation from our perspective. 

Does the intention to marry need to be present for you to live with someone?

Why do you think people who are married and living together report to be "more satisfied" than those unmarried and cohabiting?

Do you think those who are unmarried and living together should have the same legal rights as married couples?

Pew Research on Marriage and Cohabitation in the US

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