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Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners. They explore how to deal with chronically negative people, managing avoidant tendencies that get in the way of us finding a great relationship, and separating normal desires for support from more problematic ones. They then talk about how we can build self-confidence and become more internally referenced, before closing the episode with a sticky situation involving supporting an aging parent.\xa0\nIf you\u2019d like to send in a question to be answered on the podcast, join our Patreon or email us at contact@beingwellpodcast.com.\nYou can watch this episode on YouTube.\nKey Topics:\xa0\n0:00: Introduction\n1:00: My friend is chronically negative, what can I do?\n13:05: How can I move past a cycle of avoidance that\u2019s inhibiting my ability to find a good relationship?\n26:05: I want to be supported by my partner, but I\u2019m worried about becoming enmeshed. How can I seek help in a healthy way?\n39:30: How do I stop seeking validation from others?\n45:20: How do I react to ongoing criticism from an aging parent?\n58:15: Recap\nI am now writing on Substack, check out my work there.\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nSponsors\nJoin over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\nIf you\u2019re navigating something messy, call The Dr. John Delony Show. Dr. John shares practical advice on how to connect with people, face depression, overcome anxiety, and learn what it means to be well. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.\xa0\nTransform your health with the ZOE Science & Nutrition podcast. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.\nOneSkin focuses on delivering more than superficial results for your skin. Get started today with 15% off using code BEINGWELL at oneskin.co.\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nSubscribe on iTunes\n\nFollow Forrest on YouTube\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Forrest on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nVisit Forrest's website