Chapter
Approaching a Friend in a Toxic Relationship
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.
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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)
Summary
The speaker discusses the difficulties of approaching a friend in a rebound relationship and the potential backlash that may come from it.
ChapterApproaching a Friend in a Toxic Relationship
Episode2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
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)
Summary
The speaker advocates for the use of therapy tricks in everyday conversations, encouraging active listening and asking open-ended questions.
ChapterApproaching a Friend in a Toxic Relationship
Episode2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
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)
Summary
Using open-ended questions and asking the other person about what they value can help avoid manipulative conversations and promote effective communication.
ChapterApproaching a Friend in a Toxic Relationship
Episode2 Secrets to Handling a Narcissist: A Toolkit for Dealing With Toxic Behavior at Work, Dating, Marriage, and Family (With World-Renowned Dr. Ramani)
PodcastThe 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)
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.