418. How to repair a friendship

About this episode

This episode explores how to repair and reconnect with friends after a fallout, discussing the emotional impact and strategies for rebuilding relationships.

Endless studies show that the strength of our relationships is the biggest indicator for our happiness and wellbeing. So when we fall out with a friend, it can feel absolutely devastating, and leave us wondering how to repair and reconnect. In this episode, we explore why friendship break-ups can be more painful than romantic ones, how our ego gets in the way of reconnecting, and ways that we can rebuild a fractured friendship. We explore:  • The different types of friendship fallouts • Why avoiding conflict can actually be a form of control  • How to reach out after a conflict  • The importance of recognising when you do - and don’t - want to be friends again  • Why listening is often the best way to be heard Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @ jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @ thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com   Our favourite sources:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11894851/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/tech-happy-life/202101/why-is-it-so-hard-admit-when-we-are-wrong…

People in this episode

Host: Jemma

Topics covered

• friendship
• conflict resolution
• emotional wellbeing
• ego
• communication

Keywords

• friendship repair
• relationship conflict
• ego in friendships
• listening skills
• friendship break-ups

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