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Published Oct 18, 2019

266: Should I Tell My Friend He's a Horrible Person? | Feedback Friday

Join hosts Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo as they tackle the intricacies of dating, trust, and friendship, offering practical advice on managing toxic relationships and aligning volunteer efforts in political campaigns, all while emphasizing communication and self-awareness as tools for personal growth.
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  • Toxic Friendships

    Ending toxic friendships can be challenging, but it's essential for personal well-being. emphasizes that you don't owe anyone a permanent explanation for distancing yourself, especially if their behavior is consistently harmful. He suggests that if a friend is unwilling to change after multiple conversations, it's their responsibility to address their issues 1. agrees, noting that it's okay to cut ties with people who bring negativity into your life.

    You have no obligation to hang out with people you don't want to be around.

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    Ultimately, maintaining boundaries is crucial, and you can always reconsider the friendship if they show genuine change 2.

       

    Managing Guilt

    The emotional toll of distancing from a toxic friend often includes feelings of guilt and fear of negative outcomes. acknowledges these emotions, advising that while it's natural to feel guilty, it's important to prioritize your mental health 3. He suggests that if guilt persists, having one final conversation might help alleviate it, but warns that the friend may still not change 4.

    Sometimes people just over time their sanity begins to drip away a little bit and if they don't want help but they're not a complete danger to themselves here, there's just not much you can do.

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    Ultimately, you can't control others' actions, and it's crucial to focus on your own well-being.

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