Seeking A Different Perspective, Part 1

Today Chase O'Donnell and I will be continuing our conversation about dating. We dive into the influence of birth order of siblings and our parents in our compatibility with love matches. We compare our experiences across the life span. Chase is a stand-up comedienne who has rece ...  Show more

"Should I Break Up with My Friend?" - A System's View of Friendship Today, I answer a listener's question about a troubling friendship. Friendships are an important part of our social network. They give us space from the close bonds of family. Sometimes they are embedded in our f ...  Show more

Let's talk about friendships and how they differ from romantic relationships in so many ways. What standards and expectations should we have of our friends? How do we accept friendships for what they are and what they bring to your life? Does every friend have a fatal flaw that y ...  Show more

While friendships can be beautiful and powerful, unhealthy friendships can be draining and detrimental. Anney and Samantha discuss toxic friendships, abusive friendships, friendship fades and when and how to end a friendship.

Friendship is often said to be eternal, to withstand the test of time and distance. We expect friends to accept everything about us, but it's not always that simple. Just like any relationship, they can become complicated and sometimes toxic. Not all friendships are always worth ...  Show more

i don’t think friendships are necessarily a forever thing. i think sometimes it’s beneficial to end them. in my twenties, i tried to stay in expired friendships where the dynamic was doing me a disservice. in this episode, i talk through two examples of when i ended “key” friends ...  Show more