Chapter

Approaching a Friend in a Toxic Relationship
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23:15 - 27:56 (04:40)

The podcast discusses how to approach a friend in a toxic relationship with care and concern, encouraging them to think about their own feelings and whether they want to be in that situation. It suggests using non-judgmental language and bringing up concerns in a gentle way.

Clips
The speaker discusses the difficulties of approaching a friend in a rebound relationship and the potential backlash that may come from it.
23:15 - 24:29 (01:13)
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Relationships
The speaker advocates for the use of therapy tricks in everyday conversations, encouraging active listening and asking open-ended questions.
24:29 - 25:33 (01:04)
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Therapy
Using open-ended questions and asking the other person about what they value can help avoid manipulative conversations and promote effective communication.
25:33 - 26:16 (00:43)
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Communication
Summary

Using open-ended questions and asking the other person about what they value can help avoid manipulative conversations and promote effective communication.

Chapter
Approaching a Friend in a Toxic Relationship
Episode
2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The inherent ambivalence towards narcissism makes it difficult to address gaslighting in the dating world, as people tend to defend the behavior when confronted with criticism.
26:16 - 27:56 (01:40)
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Narcissism
Summary

The inherent ambivalence towards narcissism makes it difficult to address gaslighting in the dating world, as people tend to defend the behavior when confronted with criticism.

Chapter
Approaching a Friend in a Toxic Relationship
Episode
2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast