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March 13, 2022 62 mins

Ever wonder why adult friendships are so hard to make and maintain? Alex, Chloe, and Allison of the Traumedy Podcast join the show to break down the 7 year friendship rule, and the difficulties of navigating relationships with others. Together we establish the 10 commandments of adult friendships.

 

 


 

 

The 10 Commandments of Adult Friendships:
  • 1. Thou shalt express thy rage when it arises
  • 2. Thou shalt have effective communication 
  • 3. Thou shalt set boundaries
  • 4. Thou shalt be ok to walk away
  • 5. Thou shalt forgive
  • 6. Thou shalt not take things personally
  • 7. Thou shall keep it light
  • 8. Thou shalt have patience with change
  • 9. Thou shalt be present
  • 10. Thou shalt not give up
  • 11. Thou shalt love*
  • *in the way that you want to express the love
  • 12. Before giving up on someone ask thyself if you have followed all commandments

 
 


TOPICS INCLUDE:
  • What advice they'd give to new podcasters
  • How they tackle sensitive issues with levity on their show
  • The science behind the 7 year friendship rule. Read the study here, or here.


 
 

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