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Apr 2023
42m 3s

My Friends Make Me Feel Like Shit

Alex Cooper
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Is it necessary to have a best friend? Is it okay to be friends with colleagues? Do I really need a “friend group”? Clinical Psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer joins Call Her Daddy to discuss the different types of friendships we can have in our lives. She gives advice on what to do when a friendship feels unequal and how to determine if ... Show More
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