81. Unpacking Expansive Friendships (Q&A) Part 2

How to be vulnerable while feeling safe, how to find “your people” without putting yourself in a bubble, and the art of being interpreted… Today, we’re continuing our conversation on Expansive Friendships. If you haven’t already, go ahead and listen to Part 1 of Unpacking Expansive Friendships feat. Sam Abrahart.  In Part 2, we cover:  0:00 – Intro 05:39 – Q&A begins 06:19 – Q1: What are your thoughts on friend groups? 14:20 – Q2: What to do when you're struggling with friendships that you thought were aligned and expansive but are not? 21:06 – Q3: How do we share parts of ourselves, our stories, and find vulnerability around others while maintaining a safe distance? 26:41 – Q4: How do you know if it's time to let go of a friendship? 32:54 – Q5: How do you navigate the balance between finding "your people" and not putting yourself in a bubble? 36:34 – Q6: The art of being accurately interpreted... humor, taste, etc. 39:03 – Q7: What's your favorite friendship quality time activity for fall? Don’t forget to DM us on IG or submit a question on thoughtsmayvary.com to have your question or theme unpacked on a future episode!  SHOP “CO-CREATE” TMV’S MANIFESTATION JOURNAL:  https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/the-tmv-shop Discount codes, extra unpackings, journal prompts, vlogging (+more!) all happening with our familia over on Patreon. Come hang out — https://www.patreon.com/thoughtsmayvary 🎙️ Listen anywhere you get your podcasts 🎙️ 🎥 Watch episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsmayvary   🫠 Follow along, we're funny on the internet sometimes https://www.thoughtsmayvary.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thoughtsmayvarypod https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtsmayvarypod Threads @thoughtsmayvarypod Meadow: https://www.instagram.com/itsmeadowlark Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/gabyulloa_ DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed professionals. If you are seeking licensed and professional mental health support, please reach out to 741-741 (The Crisis Text Line) or The NAMI Helpline or The Trevor Project or reach out to us for more resources. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands