The Friendship Files

Friendship FIles
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Comedy

Welcome to The Friendship Files-the show where two best friends get real about the relationships that shape us. I'm Jill, she's Alison, and we're here every week to laugh, reflect, and figure out this whole friendship thing together. Pull up a chair and grab your coffee-you're basically one of us now.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Boundaries and Friendship

    The conversation explores the importance of boundaries in friendships, emphasizing the role of boundaries as acts of love and the need for clear communication. It delves into the challenges of verbalizing boundaries, learning to say no, and the concept of reciprocity in friendship. The discussion also touches on body boundaries, redefining boundaries, and the connection between boundaries and deeper relationships. Additionally, it addresses the challenges of setting boundaries in small communities and presents a listener case on setting boundaries in social interactions. Takeaways Boundaries are acts of loveClear communication is essential for establishing and maintaining boundaries Chapters 00:00 Boundaries as Acts of Love03:11 Verbalizing Boundaries05:51 Learning to Say No08:55 Reciprocity in Friendship11:55 Establishing Clear Communication14:52 Body Boundaries and Redefining Boundaries18:10 Boundaries and Connection21:05 Establishing Boundaries in Small Communities23:49 Listener Case: Setting Boundaries

  2. Aug 18

    Friendship, Drinking and Drugs

    The conversation explores the dynamics of friendship in the context of sobriety, alcohol, and drug use. It delves into the challenges of being the sober friend, the impact of substance use on friendships, and the importance of setting and respecting boundaries in friendships. The discussion also touches on concerns about changes in a friend's behavior and the role of boundaries in maintaining healthy relationships.

  3. Aug 7

    Friendship Breakups

    The episode discusses the challenges of friendship breakups, sharing personal experiences and insights. It emphasizes the lack of models for ending friendships and the need for respectful closure. The hosts also explore the dynamics of friendships, non-negotiables, and the portrayal of friendships in media. Takeaways Friendship breakups lack closure and models for respectful endings.Friendships have non-negotiables, and the portrayal of friendships in media lacks examples of respectful endings.

  4. Jul 22

    Can you have too many friends?

    The conversation explores the concept of friendship, the importance of a core group, the pressure of making new friends, the maturity and time required for friendships, the value of quality over quantity, the draining nature of some friendships, the focus on intimate relationships, the Dunbar number, meaningful experiences, breaking up with friendships, the capacity for real friendships, the difference between collecting friends and true friends, the substitute for friendship on social media, and the impact of societal norms on friendship. Takeaways Quality over quantity in friendships.The importance of meaningful and fulfilling friendships. Chapters 00:00 Defining Friendship00:55 The Core Group01:54 Limiting New Friendships02:24 The Pressure of Making New Friends03:15 Maturity and Time04:12 Quality Over Quantity05:08 Collecting Friends vs. Meaningful Relationships06:04 The Draining Nature of Some Friendships07:25 Intimate Relationships and Society's Focus08:47 The Dunbar Number10:33 Wedding Guest Lists and Meaningful Experiences09:37 The Importance of Meaningful Contacts12:30 Breaking Up with Friendships13:55 The Capacity for Real Friendships24:15 Collecting Friends vs. True Friends26:03 Substitute for Friendship on Social Media

  5. Jul 8

    Frienship in Life Transistions

    Listen to us discuss Friendship in Life Transitions, hear our personal stories

  6. Jun 22

    Introducing our Friendship

    Your very first episode is here-and we're kicking things off with the topic that started if all: friendship! The messy, joyful, sometimes confusing, always worth-it kind!

  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Welcome to The Friendship Files-the show where two best friends get real about the relationships that shape us. I'm Jill, she's Alison, and we're here every week to laugh, reflect, and figure out this whole friendship thing together. Pull up a chair and grab your coffee-you're basically one of us now.

Information

  • Creator
    Friendship FIles
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Friendship FIles
  • Show Website
    The Friendship Files