Listen "49: Return to Sender"
Episode Synopsis
Friendship breakups hit different than romantic ones. While we expect romantic relationships to sometimes end, friendships carry this unspoken promise of forever. When they don't last, we're left questioning everything: Was I wrong about this person? Did I misread our connection entirely? Am I the problem?Sheree and Tajuana dive deep into the complicated terrain of adult friendships – those intentional relationships we carefully cultivate in our 30s when time and emotional energy become precious resources. They explore why these breakups can feel so devastating and how our adult perspective makes these losses particularly painful. Both sisters share personal experiences from different sides of friendship endings, offering raw insights into both initiating a breakup and being on the receiving end.The conversation takes an especially meaningful turn when they discuss accountability – that critical element that can make or break any relationship. As they point out, "Your trauma isn't your fault, but your healing is your responsibility." This powerful distinction frames their discussion about how we sometimes make excuses for people's behavior at our own expense, and how learning to set boundaries becomes an essential skill for preserving our wellbeing.Whether you're currently navigating a friendship transition, healing from a painful ending, or simply wanting to build healthier connections, this episode offers compassionate wisdom about accepting that people come into our lives for different seasons and purposes. Sometimes the most loving thing we can do – for ourselves and others – is recognize when it's time to part ways.Share your own friendship journey with us. Have you experienced a significant friendship breakup? Were you ever the "villain" in someone's story but grew from the experience? Connect with us and join this important conversation about the relationships that shape our adult lives.Turn the Paige Website: https://teatimewithtajuana.com/ Turn the Paige Newsletter: https://turnthepaige.myflodesk.com/ Turn the Paige Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnthepaigepod?igsh=cWt2djFtcWU5ZzV3&utm_source=qrTurn the Paige Pinterest:https://pin.it/37lrgPjKc
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