Published Sep 11, 2020

403: My Best Friend’s Cheating Ex | Feedback Friday

Dive into the intricate dynamics of friendship support amidst infidelity, master the art of scam-detection in professional settings, and equip yourself with powerful strategies for advocating salary raises and thriving in remote work environments with insights from expert hosts Jordan Harbinger and Gabriel Mizrahi.
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  • Cheating Dilemma

    Supporting a friend dealing with a cheating partner can be a delicate balancing act. and discuss the importance of maintaining personal boundaries while offering support. They emphasize the need to allow friends to make their own choices, even if it means watching them make mistakes.

    It's extremely hard for me to see you in pain. I, myself, wouldn't have gone back to him. I don't think, but that doesn't mean you can't. We're still friends. I still love you. I'm going to support you.

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    The hosts suggest being honest about one's feelings without imposing them on the friend, allowing them to learn and grow from their experiences 1 2.

       

    Friendship Boundaries

    Navigating friendships where poor decisions are a recurring theme can be challenging. highlights the importance of setting boundaries and deciding how much one can tolerate in a friendship. He notes that supporting a friend doesn't mean agreeing with every decision they make, but rather being there to offer perspective and help them process their feelings.

    You can love her and you can disagree with her. You know what I mean? Like you can support her and you can draw that line.

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    adds that it's crucial to acknowledge personal biases while still being supportive, and to communicate when one feels their advice is being ignored repeatedly 3 4.

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