Friendships in Adulthood: Breaking Up or Breaking Through? with Terri Cole

In this episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. The conversation focuses on the complexities of adult friendships, including the importance of setting boundaries, reassessing relationships, and recognizing how past traumas and attachment styles affect our friendships. They also discuss the value of healthy female friendships, the "liking gap" and cultural influences on definitions of love. The episode wraps up with practical tips for nurturing healthy friendships!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Adult friendships: voluntary relationships that require reassessmentThe value of satisfying, healthy female friendships and setting boundariesThe “Liking Gap”: how people like you more than you thinkExploring cultural influences and beliefs about love and partnershipFamily dynamics & deconstructing your beliefs about loveTrauma, attachment, and communication in adult friendshipsResources:Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.Connect with Terri:Website: www.terricole.comInstagram: @terricole Podcast: The Terri Cole ShowListen: Ep. 22 Support Your Mental Health by Becoming a Boundary Boss with Terri ColeConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com