How to Start a Hard Conversation With a Friend (Without Them Getting Upset)
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Starting a hard conversation with a friend can feel impossible. In this video, I’ll show you the best way to start THAT talk so it doesn’t blow up and ruin your friendship. You’ll learn practical steps to ease tension, open the door for honesty, and create trust instead of defensiveness. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series, so be sure to subscribe and turn on your notifications to get Part 2 next week!
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Chapters
1. How to Start a Hard Conversation With a Friend (Without Them Getting Upset) (00:00:00)
2. Step 1: Give a timeframe before starting the convo (00:02:18)
3. Step 2: Be upfront on the topic (00:03:39)
4. My recent tough convo (00:06:20)
5. Acknowledge what you did, and frame as collaboration (00:07:53)
6. What to avoid: the bait-and-switch trap (00:09:57)
7. Key questions to ask mid-convo (00:13:59)
8. Final encouragement + Part 2 preview (00:16:05)
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