Every Friendship Can Get a Bit Toxic...

Published: Feb. 4, 2021, 10:30 a.m.

Hey there! This week I begin with my tea talk (Apple-cinnamon tea in a Little Prince mug) and a life update about everything I’ve been up to, I introduce the topic of toxic friendships by saying why I want to talk about it, my goal, and a disclaimer. I begin by sustaining that we’re all a bit toxic: it’s human nature, so we need to set boundaries, and understand md when these tendencies can be unleashed. Then, I explore why toxic friendships are necessary: they keep us humble, remind us not to idealise people, teach us how to cope, acknowledge how draining they can be, and make a distinction of when they cross the line. Lastly, I share my favourite coping strategies (venting, speaking up, setting distance, and journaling), but take into account the role of insecurity. I wrap up with some main takeaways and share my favourite show, song, and Instagram filter. TO GET DIRECTLY TO THE CONTENT, SKIP TO 11:11 FOLLOW THE PODCAST’S INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/theasteapodcast?igshid=r04b2760fkdl CONTACT ME THROUGH: theasteapodcast@gmail.com (for business inquiries, sponsorships or to tell me what you think about this podcast!) SEND ME A VOICE MESSAGE: https://anchor.fm/th351a-beaury/message CHECK OUT THE DESIGNERS OF MY COVER ART: https://instagram.com/sofiarrublacreative?igshid=1xtsd1w69zkkl https://instagram.com/cuerpobaldio?igshid=1jq5cb59nm2z Listen to my other podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3RhYyCBLVwBuNimne4zVCO?si=AG_LzDsuQdqBYedSmFOkfQ Follow my TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJwKjr2L/ START YOUR PODCAST NOW BY HEADING TO anchor.fm CHECK OUT THE THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE): Listen to my episode on the importance of dissatisfaction (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dzfaa5heVvkVVHgvnTR1a?si=hVNbzPfORfmYKU05NiUg6A Tea: https://lateresita.co TikTok: @theabeaury Take the enneagram personality test: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Netflix show: Lupin Listen to Meet me in the Pale Moonlight by Lana Del Rey unreleased on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CdDXjCTThq2njJVM2pGbQ?si=f3l6N5oBSciBYx_DoXkFvg Instagram filter: RETRO STARS by marielabagnato HERE ARE SOME QUOTES I LIKED FROM THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: 12:58 = “We are all a little bit toxic” 14:22 = “For me, toxic behaviours are behaviours that harm another person in any way” 19:17 = “In response to all of this toxicity, I think it’s just a matter of setting boundaries” 19:40 = “No one person will occupy 100% of your attention” 21:10 = “Sometimes the way people behave in toxic manners is not my fault” 22:57 = “Sometimes toxic friendships are necessary” 24:08 = “I don’t think some toxic traits are enough to get rid of a friend when there’s so many other things they can contribute to you” 25:26 = “I think that toxic friendships also help you not to idealise people” 28:41 = “There’s so many more pros than cons to this friendship, so I’m trying to learn to live with these cons. They shouldn’t be taken personally, they’re just a reflection of what is going on inside this person, and not my fault” 30:54 = “We need to make the distinction between friendships with people who have some toxic tendencies and toxic friendships” 35:25 = “Friendships are like the tide, they come in waves” 35:59 = “If you get too much of one person, you’re going to get burned out from them” 36:52 = “Distance is necessary for any relationship to be healthy” 38:09 = “If you become more secure in yourself, these things won’t get to you as much” Thanks for tuning in, have a beautiful week!