How to Spot a Contrarian Friend (and Know When It’s a Red Flag)
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4 Ways to Tell if You’re a Fringe Friend or They’re a Mean Girl
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How you end up in the Fringe Friend or Family Member Role
Mother in law, Friends, FamilyChristina Ferrarifringe friend, fringe family member, fringe family, over giving, over functioning, family drama, family dynamics, friend drama, one sided friend, giver, used
Tips & Scripts You Need To Stop Being the Fringe Family Member
Family, Mother in law, Mean Girls, Gaslighting, FriendsChristina Ferrarifamily drama, fringe, fringe family, holiday drama, over functioning, giver, peacekeeper, adjusting to their schedule, adjusting, they never share anything, you're always the one reaching out, they never call, exclude you, exclusion, mention plans you aren't a part of, only invited to big events
Backhanded compliments: How to catch yourself
4 signs you’re the Mean Girl and how to actually stop
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How to Rebuild Your Reputation After a Smear Campaign
Mean Girls, FriendsChristina Ferrarismear campaign, gossip, gossiping, canceled, reputation, character, ruin, damaged, damage, mean girls, relational aggression
3 “Fake Nice” Phrases Mean Girls Use to Ruin Your Reputation & How to respond
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Comebacks for the Fringe Friend: You’re always welcome but never invited, what to do & say.
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4 Signs Your Friendship Only Works Because You’re the One Keeping It Going
Comebacks to use when someone says "I haven’t heard from you" (& don’t make you look bad)
Tired of doing all the work in your friendships? Here’s what to do.
How to Know Which Friendships Are Worth Going Deeper With (and Which Are Better Left Light)
How to tell the difference between Surface-Level vs. Deep Friendship and Why It Hurts So Much When You Crave More
Why You Feel Drained After Socializing And What to Do About It
Friends, Social eventsChristina Ferraridrained, introvert, social anxiety, social battery, small talk, depth, real friend, authentic friend, eggshells, fitting in
4 Signs You Need a Friendship Detox
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How to Stop Overgiving Without Becoming Cold, Part 2
What to Do When You’re Always the One Reaching Out in Your Friendships
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How to Stop Overexplaining Yourself in Friendships
How to stop filtering or hiding parts of yourself to be accepted
FriendsChristina Ferrarifriends, filtering yourself, hiding parts of yourself, shrinking, stop shrinking, fitting in, fringe friend, how to attract real friends, real friends, friend help, friend advice