We recently posted this video to TikTok, and there were women in the comments who said they don't want friends... many of them specifically lamenting the perils of being friends with other women. What do we say to those who are feeling that way? And for women who ARE feeling that way: what would it take to have you change your mind?

In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, we share responses that we received on Instagram to this question: For women who used to feel like they didn't need friendship (specifically friendship with other women), what made you begin to open up?

*If you're enjoying this conversation, you'd love the new book "Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Friendships".

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*You can also share your personal friendship stories with Danielle on her book tour.

FIGHTING FOR OUR FRIENDSHIPS TOUR

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*Invite Danielle to speak at your event by contacting Sam at info@tellpublicrelations.com

The American Time Use Survey finds that the average amount of time Americans spend with their friends each week has dropped significantly. In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson-- female friendship expert and educator-- shares what the research says about spending time together. She also shares her personal three-month experiment of trying to triple her time with friends... and 7 barriers that came up for her during the process.

** Preorder Danielle's book (and get your preorder bonuses before they expire!) at Betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships

** Want to book Danielle to speak at your event? With more than 15 years of experience in education and with tons of formal keynote presentations and workshops under her belt, she's ready to bring a personalized experience to you and your audience. Contact info@tellpublicrelations.com

** Follow Danielle on Instagram @daniellebayardjackson

Sometimes it can feel like there are so many "girl codes" to memorize along our journey toward connection with other women. But after six years of studying the research on women's conflict and cooperation, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson noticed three themes that continue to emerge. She synthesized what she's learned and created an original framework called The Three Affinities of Female Friendship to explain the three things that account for women's connection-- and disconnection-- according to the research.

You'll find a more in-depth explanation of this theory in chapter 2 of Danielle's book Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.

It comes out in 12 days, which means you have less than 2 weeks to claim your preorder bonuses before they disappear.

• Connect with Danielle on social media @daniellebayardjackson
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• Follow the details of Danielle's book tour (!!!)

[This episode is sponsored by TELL Public Relations. Ever wonder how Danielle is booking so many media appearances, speaking gigs, book delas and brand partnerships? If you'd like this kind of visibility for your own brand, visit Tellpublicrelations.com.]