Navigating Friendships: What Would We Say to Our Younger Selves

In this episode of Seated with Strangers, Quase, Adwoa, and Shivawn dive into the topic of friendships and what they would say to their younger selves about them. They discuss the challenges of friendships, the dynamics within their own group of friends, and the struggle of being the insightful friend who helps others but feels unsupported when they need it. Tune in for an honest and relatable conversation about the complexities of friendships.

One of the main points discussed is the realization that not everyone has the capacity to fully support them in every season of life. The hosts highlight the importance of recognizing individuals' capacity to emotionally give back and be there for them. They mention that if someone were to express their inability to handle what they are going through, they would already know that person is not the support they were seeking. They stress the need to assess people's capacity and understand that not everyone can handle the same level of emotional support.

The hosts also touch upon the idea of friendships having sentimental value because they have been present during significant moments in their lives. However, they caution against holding onto friendships solely based on sentimental value. They encourage listeners to evaluate the quality of their friendships and not hesitate to let go of toxic or manipulative relationships.

What was discussed on the episode?

00:08:57 Honesty and communication in friendships. 00:24:25 Value friendships and include others. 00:35:29 Group chats can become overwhelming. 00:44:07 Forgiveness doesn't always mean reconciliation. 00:46:25 Boundaries are crucial in friendships.

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