When “No” Reveals Everything: Navigating Transactional Friendships

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of setting boundaries in friendships and the confusion that arises when relationships are revealed to be transactional.

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had someone switch up on you the moment you set a boundary? In this episode of The Main Character Experience™ Podcast, we’re getting real about what it means when a relationship you valued turns out to be… transactional. Because let’s be honest— it doesn’t just hurt. It confuses you. It frustrates you. And if you’re not careful, it’ll have you questioning yourself instead of the behavior. In this conversation, we’re unpacking: Why some people o...

People in this episode

Host: Kala C. Simmons

Topics covered

• boundaries
• transactional relationships
• friendship
• self-worth
• emotional confusion

Keywords

• boundaries
• friendship
• transactional
• self-worth
• emotional health

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