Watch the interview on am northwest TV by CLICKING this LINK. Host Helen Raptis interviewed me on amnorthwest lifestyle show. We had a great conversation because we discussed the importance of having friends; the impact friendship has on your health and well-being; money issues between friends and so much more! You can read about these topics in more depth in Better You Better Friends: A Whole New Approach to Friendship.
What does that mean by setting boundaries? because this is important to know. You can start by clearly outlining your frustration without anger or accusations. For example, “I feel frustrated because you haven’t shown up on time at least five times.” Set down how you feel with a factual analysis of the situation.
After the interview you have another resource to dive deeper into the topic, Better You Better Friends: A Whole New Approach to Friendship. This gives you the opportunity to think through your life and give yourself options!
Find Out More About Making Great Friends
About the show: “The science is in: friendship leads to healthier, happier lives. Studies have shown that those with stable, loving friendships are less likely to develop certain illnesses and more likely to heal from others; and loneliness has been identified as a significant risk factor for a number of serious conditions. Yet we still treat friendship as if it’s a nice luxury, instead of a requirement for a good life—and we live in a culture that encourages the kind of cutthroat competition and individualism that are incompatible with deep friendship. Glenda Shaw, author of the new book “Better You, Better Friends,” joined to share how to deepen intimacy, set healthy boundaries, and build the essential friendships that are a vital part of a good life.
For more information, visit Glenda’s website.”
You Can Work it Out!
What do you want in your life? Once you figured that out, then seek out those people who have similar interests and goals. People who you can share mutual affection and trust. By watching the show on amnw, you can pick up some tips and find inspiration to do this, and help you become a better friend.
Here’s a link to my last post that discusses how to show up for a friend: Who You Gonna Call-Facing Fears with Friends.
Remember… a great friend starts with you!
