“My Friend & I Are In Different Life Stages” + Your Other Toughest Friendship Dilemmas, Solved

Friendship coach & author Danielle Bayard Jackson provides solutions for difficult friendship problems, discusses how to make more friends, gives advice for repairing drifting friendship, and more. 

In this episode of the Liz Moody Podcast, bestselling author and journalist Liz Moody welcomes Danielle Bayard Jackson, a friendship expert and coach known for her work on complex friendship dynamics and her book 'Fighting for Our Friendships.' The conversation provides practical advice on forging deep connections, navigating friendships through life changes, addressing financial disparities, and recognizing when it's time for a friendship breakup. The episode also emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotionally safe environments, fostering diverse social circles, and balancing mutual support. 

• 00:52 Navigating Tricky Friendship Situations
• 02:44 Making Deep Connections and Avoiding Common Mistakes
• 05:57 The Three Affinities of Female Friendship
• 07:11 Creating Safe Spaces for Vulnerability
• 13:18 Supporting Friends Through Life Changes
• 16:44 Balancing Friendships with Different Life Milestones
• 24:17 Addressing Jealousy and Feeling Forgotten
• 28:50 Signs of One-Sided Friendships
• 29:56 Understanding Reciprocal Friendships
• 35:17 Navigating Financial Differences in Friendships
• 39:57 When to End a Friendship
• 44:55 Handling Group Dynamics and Friend Breakups
• 50:43 Making Couples Friends and Socializing Tips

For more from Danielle, you can find her on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson or online at www.daniellebayardjackson.com. You can find her new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships, where books are sold.

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