Frenemies are a slithery and dangerous corporate species that can be found in all types of workplaces, in every industry, country, continent, or planet. Frenemies are people who pretend to be your friend, but they’re also in some ways an enemy or rival. They can be charming and very likable one minute, and then stab you in the back with a recently sharpened machete the next (ouch).

A recent study found that interactions with frenemies can heighten our stress responses MORE than aversive relationships. And over the long term, that seems to provoke worse cardiovascular health. So the sooner you learn tools to deal with frenemies, the better.

EPISODE SOURCES

How to Navigate Your Relationship With a Workplace Frenemy

“Why workplace frenemies are our most stressful colleagues”

 How to get along with your work frenemy and protect yourself

CREDITS

Hosts: Aileen Merciel and Glenda Pacanins

Intern: Stephany Gil de Sucher

Original theme song by Chaliwa Music

Library Music: Blue Dot Sessions

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