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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 42 MIN

Friendship breakups: DBAD style

from Don't Be A Dick with Gretchen Clark

In this week’s episode, Gretchen gets into the messy conversation about friendship breakups that nobody teaches you. Think of her as the honest but protective, blunt BFF. She discusses toxic friendships, one-sided effort, and that “are we still friends or…?” limbo that can hit harder than a romantic breakup.She breaks down why it feels so brutal, how to spot when you’re giving way more than you’re getting, and when a friendship doesn’t deserve a big talk or “closure” moment. Gretchen also calls out the need for grace and direct conversations in adult friendships that are different from college-aged friendships. She shares what to do about subtle digs and gives you simple scripts for calling it out in the moment.If you’re questioning a friendship, feeling drained, or scared to outgrow someone, this episode will feel like the clarity you’ve been looking for.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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