Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness

“The 5 Types of Friends” in The Frientimacy Workbook

“When I give to my friendships, I am giving to myself.”

“I so appreciate your advice, but what I really need right now is for you to just listen and tell me I’m not crazy for feeling this way.”

giving to ourselves so we’re not depleted, giving to others in ways that matter to the other and that don’t drain us, and giving to friendships by learning how to receive.

COMPANIONS are always there for you, whatever the circumstances.

MOODS: If your time together often focuses on complaining or venting, ask her what she’s enjoying in her life these days. If the time together is always polite and cheerful, consider sharing an area that’s causing stress in your life.

Practice #1: Know Yourself to Share Yourself

Practice #4: Shine in Front of Each Other

We feel like we have threads reaching out to many people, but that those very strands aren’t woven together to create a net that will hold us.

two of the most important actions in strengthening friendships are to affirm what we value and to let others know what kind of support would be meaningful to us,