In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson explores the concept of 'third places'—social environments that are neither home nor work. She discusses the decline of these spaces, the importance of physical proximity (propinquity) in fostering relationships, and the goals individuals should consider when seeking out third places.

Danielle emphasizes the need for inclusivity, particularly regarding gender, and encourages listeners to diversify their social needs by engaging consistently in various third places. The episode concludes with actionable homework for listeners to identify and commit to local third places.

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In this episode of the Friend Forward podcast, host Danielle Bayard Jackson presents three hard truths about:

• the shrinking nature of our social networks
• the importance of physical proximity in forming friendships
• and the subjective nature of friendship quality

By sharing research findings and personal insights, Jackson encourages listeners to take proactive steps in enhancing their social connections and understanding the dynamics of their relationships.

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Reciprocity is the cornerstone of any healthy female friendship, but what do you do with someone who's so fixated on reciprocity that it turns into scorekeeping? And why do some obsess over everything being perfectly even while others are able to let it go?

In this episode, host Danielle Bayard Jackson (relational health educator, female friendship expert, author of Fighting for our Friendships) shares research that explains the different kinds of "giving" in relationships-- and how to manage it all in a healthy way.

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