Fighting for Our Friendships, Danielle Bayard Jackson
Fighting for Our Friendships, Danielle Bayard Jackson
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Fighting for Our Friendships
The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships

Author: Danielle Bayard Jackson

Narrator: Danielle Bayard Jackson

Unabridged: 7 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 05/07/2024


Synopsis

Bumble BFF’s resident friend expert identifies the 9 most common conflict types in women's platonic relationships, sharing practical strategies to resolve issues and strengthen ties.​
 
Using a combination of psychology, science, narrative, and a few of the author's signature scripts and out-of-the-box exercises, readers will learn: The three "affinities" that bring women together (and tear them apart) Scripts to navigate nine of the most challenging "friend types" (and how to know which one you are) The covert strategies women use to hurt each other (and how to avoid them) How to have a hard conversation with a friend (without losing the friendship) Surprising ways that women's people-pleasing delays platonic intimacy (and how to stop it) How to know if a friendship is worth saving (and what to do to recover) How to make (and deepen!)  connections with other women  
In a time when we are often encouraged to opt out of friendships at any sign of friction, Danielle Bayard Jackson is showing us how to opt in.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lia on June 10, 2024

I have been a fan of the author’s podcast Friend Forward for a while so I was excited to read this book and it did not disappoint! This book was so insightful and helpful in decoding female friendships. It has lots of research but very practical. So often in female friendships we can result to being......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on May 29, 2024

I received an advanced copy of the book & also bought the audiobook on release day (today) since I like to listen to books while running. I love that the author narrated her own book. I really appreciate how this book broke down the nuances of female friendships & gave actionable tips for improving......more

Goodreads review by Anna on April 02, 2024

Danielle Bayard Jackson provides a 360-degree view of common friendship conflicts and offers caring, effective scripts anyone could use to diffuse tense or awkward situations with their friends. This book is ESSENTIAL reading for anyone looking to diagnose and address universal hiccups in adult frie......more

Goodreads review by Amy on January 09, 2025

I think if I was in a different stage of life I would’ve found this more useful. I was hoping for mostly science, but it’s a lot of self help-y. Not bad, and some interesting thoughts and ideas but not was I was hoping for. Regardless I like this author from her social content so kept listening.......more

Goodreads review by Angelica on September 08, 2024

I've been following Danielle on social media for years, and I was excited to read her book when she announced it. She explores female friendship, shedding light on how we form connections and navigate conflicts. Danielle discusses healthy conflict, the consequences of avoiding it, and the complexiti......more