How Comparison Ruins Friendships

About this episode

Alex discusses jealousy and comparison in friendships, offering advice on navigating these dynamics.

This week, Alex discusses the complicated reality of jealousy, comparison, and why some people struggle to celebrate their friends. She dives into the difference between supportive and competitive friendships, and how insecurity can affect them. She also shares advice on confronting these difficult dynamics, setting boundaries, and learning how to better show up for your friends. She then answers some questions about situationships and how to navigate public disagreements with a partner. Enjoy!

People in this episode

Host: Alex Cooper

Topics covered

• jealousy
• comparison
• friendship dynamics
• insecurity
• boundaries
• situationships

Keywords

• friendship
• jealousy
• comparison
• supportive friendships
• competitive friendships
• boundaries
• situationships

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