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Ep. 24. Be Your Own BFF

Do you treat yourself the way you’d treat your BFF? Of course we all want to believe that we show ourselves as much kindness as we show our BFFs, however we may not actually have the best relationship.

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Ep. 23. When To Let A Friendship Go

Are all friendships built to last? There are numerous red flags to look out for which may signal that the friendship has reached its expiration date and it’s time to let the friendship go.

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Ep. 22. Bad Friendship Habits

Not every friendship is perfect, but some are fraught with bad habits. Mary and Sienna discuss bad friendship habits and offer tips for breaking them.

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Ep. 21. Pets as Friends!

There are numerous benefits of having pets, but can pets really be seen as friends? In this episode, Mary and Sienna look at research and share their own pet stories!

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Ep. 20. Can Family Be Friends?

Every family has a different dynamic, but can family members be considered friends? Mary and Sienna explore the meaning of family intimacy and closeness.

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Ep. 19. Are You My BFF?

When someone says “I consider you my best friend” with seemingly no warning, it can be a little difficult to know how to respond in the correct way. Mary and Sienna discuss how they define a BFF.

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Ep. 18. Do Opposites Attract?

Can opposite personalities really get along, or are they doomed from the start? Mary and Sienna explore the unique balancing act of opposite friends.

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Ep. 17. Friends in the Workplace

Some people avoid developing work friends at all costs. As it turns out, work friends can be a great motivator, but how? Mary and Sienna take a closer look at friends in the workplace.

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Ep. 16. Friends or Acquaintances: What’s the Difference?

Is there a difference between friends and acquaintances? Can acquaintances become good friends? Short answer: yes! Mary and Sienna share some useful tips on bridging that gap between “acquaintance” and “friend”.

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Ep. 15. Historic and Famous Friendships

Why are historic and famous friendships so alluring? Does the media portray friendships differently to relationships? Mary and Sienna discuss.

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Ep. 14. Films About Friendship

On the big screen a broken friendship can be mended in a matter of moments. Mary and Sienna discuss some of their favorite films featuring strong friendship themes.

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Ep. 13. Tips for Becoming a Better Quality Friend

We’ve all been the “bad friend” at one time or another. In this episode, Mary and Sienna share tips on becoming a better quality friend.

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Mid-season Break – Q&A Episode!

Mary and Sienna define the meaning of “friendship” and give some advice about staying in touch with friends in this special mid-season break Q&A episode!

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Ep. 12. BFF Break-Up: Why it Hurts, How To Recover

If you’ve experienced a BFF break-up you’ll know all too well just how much it can hurt. In this episode, Mary and Sienna offer insight as to why that is and go over some tips for recovery.

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Ep. 11. Is Your Friend Ghosting You?

Ghosting is when someone completely disappears out of your life and it’s almost as if they were never there to begin with. Mary and Sienna discuss why it sucks and how to handle it.

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Ep. 10. Lifelong Friends: Friendship Over Space and Time

Mary and Sienna define what lifelong friends are, discuss their experiences with them, and talk about how you can stay in touch as your lives change.

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Ep. 9. Staying Connected: Online vs Offline

Mary and Sienna compare and contrast online and offline friendships, discussing the importance of recognizing the differences between the two.

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Ep. 8. Friend Poaching and Separating Friend Groups

Friend poaching is when two groups of friends begin hanging out without you after you introduce them and it can be very hurtful. Mary and Sienna discuss.

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Ep. 7. Frenemies and Fair-weather Friends

Are your friends talking behind your back or flaking out on plans? Mary and Sienna share some expert tips on how to deal with frenemies and fair-weather friends.

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Ep. 6. Drinking Buddies

It’s no secret that alcohol is a social lubricant and can ease anxiety in a social setting, but drinking can sometimes make it too easy to overshare information.

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Ep. 5. Neighborhood Friends

If you get locked out of the house, neighborhood friends can be super helpful, but is that all they’re good for? Mary and Sienna discuss.

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Ep. 4. Summer Camp Friends

Summer camp is a magical time to make friends and form bonds, but do those bonds stand the test of time once camp is over? Mary and Sienna share their experiences in this episode of Make New Friends.

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Ep. 3. School Friends: Elementary through University

For many, school is likely the number one place to make new friends, but for some it’s not always a walk in the park. Mary and Sienna discuss in Episode 3.

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Ep. 2. Friendship Style: Who We Are as Friends

Mary and Sienna compare and contrast their friendship styles before diving deep into some friendship quizzes!

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Ep. 1. Make New Friends: Easier Said Than Done

In this, the inaugural episode of Make New Friends, Mary and Sienna introduce themselves and offer a little insight into what you can expect to hear over the course of Season 1, as well as discuss why it’s so dang difficult to make new friends!

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