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I like this, just listened now.

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Thanks Maggie, these levels are especially helpful when trying to focus on the benefits that come with people-pleasing tendencies while also trying to establish healthy boundaries (which first of all start in our head) ☺️

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For me it was mostly helpful because it provided me with a choice in the intensity of a relationship. It made it 'ok' to just hang out with people for their company, and it helped to understand that I was just that for some others too.

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That’s indeed super valuable, too!

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Friendship breakups are arguable worse than romantic ones. Deciding to protect yourself by removing someone from your life is a powerful and courageous decision, but it is absolutely necessary. Thank you for so honestly sharing the importance of friendships and making the decision to not pursue them. Great work!

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Thank you ❤️ They can definitely be worse than romantic break-ups. I wish this kind of break-up was more normalized.

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The "reason, season, lifetime" approach is so useful and has been so helpful for our daughter as she grows and goes through the ebb flow of childhood friendships. I love that you shared that. Also, the real reason I'm commenting is to say I love the Doctor Who reference.

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Hahaha I was waiting for someone to mention Doctor Who, you're my kinda people ❤️ I was in my early thirties when I finally understood that concept, so it looks like your daughter is off to a good start 💪

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As a neurodiverse person … I have just catalogued each relationship I have 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣🤣🤣

Another excellent post Maggie .. thanks 😎

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Oops! Well, it can be quite helpful to analyze our relationships sometimes 🙏

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I’m keeping three of them 👊🏻👍🏻

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My children are ‘in my life for a reason’ .. but they just won’t bugger off 😇🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

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Hahahha damn!

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Oh dear …. Did I get it wrong - again 😇😇🤣🤣🤣🤣

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