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Nov 2023
32m 44s

How to End Friendships and Walk Away

Unwell
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(Video podcast available on Spotify & YouTube) Welcome back to Pretty Lonesome! While Madeline is away this week, she has hand selected one of her favorites from the archives to keep you company (don’t worry she’ll be back next week!).  This week, Madeline discusses how to recognize when friends are not meant for you, and subsequently….how to cut them off. ... Show More
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