In this episode of the Black Girls Heal podcast, we're diving into a topic that often brings up complex emotions - recognizing when friendships might be temporary. You know those relationships that feel so intense and meaningful in the moment, but somehow don't stand the test of time? Let's talk about why that happens and why it might actually be perfectly okay.

Through sharing personal stories and insights from my upcoming book 'How to Pick Partners for Love Addicts', we're exploring four key ways to understand the natural ebb and flow of friendships. Whether it's bonding over shared interests, connecting through shared trauma, building relationships in forced environments like work or school, or finding yourself in life transitions - each type of friendship serves its own beautiful purpose.

This isn't about labeling friendships as "less than" because they might be temporary. Instead, we're reframing how we view these connections, understanding that not every friend is meant to be in our lives forever, and that's perfectly okay. From navigating workplace friendships to understanding how religious communities impact our connections, we're getting real about what makes relationships stick or shift.

In this episode, we cover…

• 03:14 Why temporary friendship exists
• 04:11 Four signs of temporary friendships
• 18:16 The complexity of building friendships
• 34:26 How to navigate transitional friendships
• 36:57 The importance of clear communication in friendships
• 44:59 Why you should still embrace temporary friendships
• 46:17 Upcoming book releases 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Grab copies of my books, How to Pick Partners for Love Addicts and No Contact Support Book
• Listen to Episode 263: Checking the Facts When You're in Conflict
• Listen to Episode 253: The 4 Steps of No Contact
• Ready to heal your Love Addiction & Love Avoidance? Join The Recovery School, my signature coaching program to help you become love balanced, love available, and fulfilled.
• Can’t find a program, freebie, or event mentioned in the podcast? Click here to find the upgraded versions of previously announced programs and their replacements.

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