EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 1H 2M
Friendship Files #7- Staying at the Table When You’re Hurt
from The Habit Lab · host Jenna Zint
In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most common sources of pain in friendship: disappointment & misunderstandings.Not blatant betrayal.Not obvious sin.But the everyday moments where expectations don’t match reality… and something in you feels hurt, unseen, or misunderstood.Most relational tension isn’t as dramatic as we make it.It’s often disappointment + misunderstanding working together.So what do you do when someone doesn’t show up the way you hoped?When you feel the gap between what you expected and what actually happened?In this episode, we’re unpacking how to:• recognize disappointment before it turns into offense• separate what actually happened from the story you’re telling• stay emotionally steady when you feel misunderstood• have honest conversations without over-explaining• hold both disappointment and compassion at the same timeBecause maturity in friendship isn’t avoiding disappointment—it’s learning how to metabolize it and stay connected anyway.If you’ve ever felt hurt in a relationship but didn’t want to walk away, this episode will give you language, perspective, and practical steps to grow your capacity.Click here for the $24 Group Coaching Package 2 calls : June 2 & July 7 @ 9am pstClick here for the "Summer Support" 6x 10 min 1:1 phone calls with Jenna On sale for $89 until June 2 Our Pre-Marriage E-course is like coaching from your couch. What’s inside?✅ 6 bite-sized video sessions (30 min each)✅ 50-page workbook to guide real conversations✅ Topics on communication, conflict, intimacy, money & moreDon’t just plan your wedding—prepare for your marriage!➡️ Buy the course [click here] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most common sources of pain in friendship: disappointment & misunderstandings. Not blatant betrayal. Not obvious sin. But the everyday moments where expectations don’t match reality… and something in you feels hurt, unseen, or misunderstood. Most relational tension isn’t as dramatic as we make it. It’s often disappointment + misunderstanding working together. So what do you do when someone doesn’t show up the way you hoped? When you feel the...
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