Jeaneen Speaks

Friendships are unique relationships because unlike family relationships, we choose to enter into them. And unlike other voluntary bonds, like marriages and romantic relationships, they lack a formal structure. You wouldn’t go months without speaking to or seeing your significant other (hopefully), but you might go that long without contacting a friend.

Friendship with ones self is all important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world......... Why would you want to become your own best friend? There are a number of benefits to creating your own internal support system rather than relying on your partner, friends or family to be there for you when you’re suffering. Having expectations of other people can lead to disappointment, heartbreak, and relationship breakdown if your expectations aren’t met.

We all have it in us to give ourselves what we need, without seeking it externally.

Of course, it’s great if you have a strong support network, but you could still benefit from becoming more self-reliant. And what about if you have no one to turn to for help, or if your current support people are unable to be there for you?

Listen as I discuss how.

Isn’t it far better to know how to support yourself in times of need? Here’s how to become your own best friend.

I’ve changed my thoughts. Based on the research I should be ok calling people at work my “friends”.

There is no blueprint or rule book for ending a friendship. It all depends on you, your relationship, and the reason for the breakup. This episode I am reading a letter from a listener. She wants to send this letter to her best friend and “announce” the “break up”. On this episode I go though my thoughts of the letter, unpacking where I think this person is coming from and how I feel about the letter. Boy it’s good, please listen and tell me your thoughts. Hit me up on Facebook if you want me to answer some of your questions live.

E2: Friendships - Public Broadcast Message. Just a short note to wish you a Happy 4th of July!

Why is it we are drawn to some people more than others? What makes us want to maintain a friendship?

Friendship is a life-line. Connecting with like-minded people who genuinely care about one another is a gift we take for granted all too often.

Friends are people we feel good with. Some make us laugh, some hear us out and really listen to our hearts, others support us when the going is tough, and still others just hang with us when we need down time.

A true friend holds up a mirror in which we see ourselves.

They are the ones who show us our strengths when all we see is weakness; they point out our good character traits, like courage and loyalty, when we are down on ourselves. They remind us of past accomplishments and spur us on in our future. They build into our lives and we are richer for having spent time with them. We come away with a stronger sense of “self” because we have been together.

But friends don't just expose our good qualities; they call it how it is. They are the people in our lives who aren't afraid to tell us what they really think, who hold us accountable when we're out of line. They speak the truth in love, and in the process, make us better: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another" (Proverbs 27:17). Are you a relationship builder or not? Listen to us talk about that.

Be mindful of the mirror you hold up for your friends. Do you reflect back to them the goodness you find in their hearts and in their character? Are you able to lovingly reveal the areas in their lives they need to work on?

Alone with the host of All Things Dorothy’s Daughter. Short conversation about what I think about just giving away the goodies.

Painful sex?

Loss of interest?

Loss of self confidence?

Vaginal dryness can make women feel different. Changes to the body can be difficult to accept and pain and discomfort caused by the dryness can lead to a loss in self- confidence and sexual confidence. Listen to Mary share her story, we are not doctors nor therapists. I am just here to share what other people are going through. If you have symptoms that make you uncomfortable please go and see your doctor ASAP. No editing because I want you to hear what goes on behind the scenes. So there are a few times where it seems I lost her but we get back on track. Lol

EP5: June series about sex continues. Ok I didn’t think I was THAT old. This young 20 something year old nurse(Nurse Robyn) has made me want to scream!!! Lol. This sex talk is serious and I promise you will be entertained. She talks about how “her generation” isn’t looking at sex to find a spouse and “my generation” was secretly gettin it on but acted like we weren’t. Hahaha. This was a fun discussion.

I am talking to 2 ladies on this episode. They are in their 20’s, enjoying life and willing to share their thoughts about sex in 2019. This was a fun one.