Reality TV as a female friendship ritual and bonding agent (a conversation with the hosts of the "2 Black Girls, 1 Rose" podcast)

Reality tv often gets a bad wrap, but for girlfriends who watch together, it becomes a bonding agent. Why is that? The hosts of the wildly popular "2 Black Girls, 1 Rose" podcast are real life besties who break it all down on this week's episode.Be sure to listen to their show wherever you listen to podcasts, and join their Patreon for a deeper dive into all things reality tv.-----To learn more about what the research reveals about the mechanics of women's friendships, buy your copy of Danielle Bayard Jackson's new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.----Want to learn and connect in real life? Save the date for March 7-8, 2025 for a two-day event in Tampa, Florida. Details to come.