An advice podcast for females of all ages! Crappy Friends discusses female friendship: the good, the bad, the ugly. Bestselling authors (and best friends) Kristan Higgins and Joss Dey talk about common red flags, difficulties in friendship, how to overcome difficulties and when to ditch your crappy friend. Female friendship at its best brings immeasurable value to your life. At its worst, it can be heartbreaking. Tune in, and send your letters to TheLadies@CrappyFriends.net
127: Episode 128: The Rich Friend, the Widow & the Wedding
Feb 09, 2022
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You've been friends for more than two decades. Promises have been made. And then comes the wedding…ouch. The Ladies discuss what constitutes a promise, what friends owe each other in hard times and the honest truth about weddings.
126: Episode 127: Making Friends 101
Feb 02, 2022
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We all have been a turning points in our lives when making new friends is necessary…a move, a new job, new interests. Sometimes, it just magically comes together over time. Other times, it's harder. Female friendship is such an intrinsic part of life, and without it, you can feel quite lonely and, well, a little broken without your besties or your pack. The Ladies read one such letter and offer advice…especially, like all good things, true friendship takes time. Plus, a follow-up letter on how stepping back can make for a better relationship.
125: Episode 126: Avoiding Narcissists Before You're Entrenched
Jan 27, 2022
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We all know narcissists and have wasted far too much time figuring out they really don't care about anyone but themselves. However, it can be hard to see the warning signs before you've wasted time and energy on this particular kind of vampire. The Ladies also read a follow-up letter from a woman whose narcissist person was her sister, and how she finally and definitively cut ties. You go, sister!
124: Episode 125: Competing Against a Friend: Or Not
Jan 20, 2022
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124: Episode 124: Are People Getting Crappier?
Jan 12, 2022
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In this episode, a letter writer gives us an example of friends (and strangers) acting differently post-pandemic: insults, exclusion and in one case, unlawful harassment. Kristan and Joss also discuss their worsening wardrobe criteria for the outside world.
123: Episode 123: Talking to a Friend with an Eating Disorder
Jan 03, 2022
Show notesTW: This episode deals with anorexia. National Eating Disorder Hotline: 1-800-931-2237
You adore your roommate for so many reasons…but she's got anorexia, and you're terrified it's getting worse. The Ladies bring in real-life psychologist Dr. Khaleesi to address this complicated, difficult issue; self-care when a loved one suffers from an eating disorder; and some strategies to discuss in a kind and compassionate way.
122: Episode 122: At the End of My Rope
Dec 09, 2021
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It's sadly come to this. One friend is too needy, and the other friend is at the brink. But the friendship is/was so great, the person is just fabulous…but the endless neediness is breaking her. The first in a female/male friendship for the Ladies!
121: Episode 121: Branching Out
Dec 03, 2021
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You've been friends--BEST friends--for years, but now it seems like you're getting to be the third wheel, because Bestie has found someone new. And she's not always super nice, either. Can this friendship still work? Can it be fixed, or should it be left behind, and how will you know which to try? The Ladies discuss, and Kristan shares the mystery of the missing white strip.
120: Episode 120: Crappy Son
Nov 17, 2021
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When you grow up with narcissistic parents, it's hard to get out of the habit of catering to everyone's needs but your own. And then, when your own child, now grown, seems to be taking your help and love for granted, it's hard to know how to deal with that, too. The Ladies discuss the difficulties of being honest with a grown child, sticking up for yourself, and, in an epic #EmbarrassingPersonalProblem, the dangers of self-tanning spray.
119: Friend Group Dynamics with Barby Ingle
Nov 10, 2021
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What is it about friend groups that can be so complicated? Why are we so territorial sometimes? What happens when we like some in the group but not others? Barby Ingle shares her wisdom with the Ladies, as well as her personal experience with chronic pain and how it affects friendships.
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