Well, hello there and welcome to this episode of the Terry Cole show. I am so happy that you're here.

Before we dive into our main topic, I want to share something really special.

For the next six weeks, while I am deep in the writing cave working on my next book about high-functioning co-dependency,

I've prepared an incredible treat for you, a special training series created directly from your feedback. You see I gave you guys my audience a survey about the biggest

boundary struggles that you're facing and based on your responses I've crafted a six-part series

addressing those exact issues.

The series will explore boundaries

in various aspects of your life.

So boundaries with yourself, with money,

with your parents or your family of origin, with your

friends, with your parents, and at work or in your career.

Each of these areas presents unique challenges

and I'm here to guide you through them.

So today we're kicking off the series with a very relatable topic, which is boundaries with friends.

Have you ever had a friend who acted more like a romantic partner or a jealous boyfriend, be specific than a friend.

You know the friend who feels entitled or possessive,

maybe even jealous of your other friends,

or upset when you don't share every single detail of your life with them?

Or perhaps it's a friend who demands your

undivided attention or is constantly comparing their life to yours, often feeling

envious of your success. If you find yourself in one of these complicated

friendships, it can reach a point where you dread picking up the phone, which then leads to feelings of guilt and resentment, as a therapist and relationship expert over the past two decades.

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