10. Red Flags vs. Green Flags: The Adult Friendship Reality Check You Need
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If you've ever wondered whether that friend who only calls when they need something is actually a friend at all, or if you're tired of being the one who always initiates plans, this episode is your friendship reality check.
Today we're diving deep into the red flags and green flags of adult friendships. Because let's be honest, making and maintaining friendships as adults is hard enough without wasting time on people who drain your energy or take advantage of your kindness! We're talking about everything from one-sided relationships to energy vampires, and why some friendships deserve to be ghosted while others are worth fighting for.
We're sharing our own friendship horror stories, and breaking down the difference between friends who add life to your life versus those who make you cringe when their name pops up on your phone. From the "yes, but" syndrome to people who can't take accountability, we're calling out the behaviors that signal it's time to distance yourself.
But it's not all red flags. We're also celebrating the green flags that make friendships worth investing in. Like friends who match your weirdness, create safe spaces for you to be vulnerable, and show up consistently in both good times and bad. We're talking about the importance of reciprocity, mutual respect, and finding people who will grow with you rather than try to keep you small.
In today's episode, we're talking about:
- The biggest friendship red flags
- Why gossip is a friendship dealbreaker
- Energy vampires and emotional drains
- Friendship green flags worth celebrating
- How to make friends as an adult
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