#407 Tying the Knot Without Tying Up Friendships: Tips from a Friendship Coach

Enhance your wedding planning experience and strengthen your personal connections. In this episode, we explore the intricate dynamics of relationships during wedding planning with friendship coach and educator, Danielle Bayard Jackson. This conversation sheds light on the emotional complexities that come with preparing for a wedding. Danielle delves into "bride imposter syndrome," the challenges of balancing friendship expectations, and provides actionable strategies to maintain and deepen your relationships during this pivotal time. While our focus is on brides and female relationships, Danielle's insights are universally applicable, offering valuable guidance to anyone, regardless of how they identify. 

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Topics We Covered

• Understanding Bride Imposter Syndrome: Insights into why some brides may feel undeserving of their own wedding celebration and strategies to overcome these feelings.
• Navigating Friendship Dynamics: Advice on managing friendships and setting expectations during wedding planning, especially when facing conflicts and pressures.
• Creating Space for Both You and Your Friends: Tips on maintaining friendship integrity by allowing friends to support you without overshadowing their needs and experiences.
• Practical Strategies for Involving Friends: Ideas for how to involve friends in the wedding in meaningful ways, even if they're not part of the wedding party.
• Preserving Friendships Post-Wedding: Guidance on continuing strong friendships beyond the wedding, including setting boundaries and expressing gratitude.

Links We Referenced

Danielle’s book – Fighting for Our Friendships 

Danielle on TikTok

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