The word “accountability” is used pretty often both on social media and in real life situations, but what does it really mean, and how does it play out with regard to friendships?   You may be able to recall a time when you attempted to hold a friend accountable for a decision she had made, and been met with annoyance, anger and even withdrawal, leaving you wondering if you should have just kept your mouth shut. But is this ultimately what friends are for?   In this week’s episode of the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson talks about why accountability is so uncomfortable, both for the person giving it and the person on the receiving end. She also breaks down the difference between accountability and shaming, and provides her expert advice on how to deliver it with love because ultimately, accountability is an unavoidable part of an intimate friendship.    To find out more about Danielle’s upcoming friendship event, happening in March 2024, click here.   Check out Danielle's video on this topic here.   To never miss an episode of the Friend Forward Podcast, click the ‘Follow’ button now. New episodes are released every Thursday, and our ‘Girl Problems’ episodes are released bi-weekly on Tuesdays.    Want to join our Book Club and see what we’re reading this month? Join us here.    To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at https://www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward   To explore coaching with Danielle visit www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching Book Danielle to speak at your upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com    

Welcome to "Girl Problems" a bi-weekly segment from the Friend Forward podcast, coming to you every other Tuesday.   Today's episode addresses a listener’s question about how to keep your distance with an ex-friend, while not letting your friendship break-up affect your other friendships within your shared circle.  Tune in as our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson offers her helpful insights on the matter.   Click the ‘Follow’ button now to never miss an episode of Friend Forward! New Episodes are released every Thursday.    If you want to join our Book Club and see what we're reading this month, join us here   And if you want to submit a question of your own, visit us at ⁠Betterfemalefriendships.com ⁠or drop us a DM or a voicenote at Instagram at⁠  @friendforward.⁠   To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at https://www.instagram.com/friendforward   Explore coaching with Danielle at www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching

It's inevitable that-- in the course of any friendship-- you will eventually be let down by people you love. This is simply a result of two fallible humans coming together to interact with one another. But what do you do when you're still not over the way your friend disappointed you? In this episode we'll share three questions to ask when managing feelings of hurt and frustration at the hands of a friend you love.   But hey, if you've been disappointed by the same friend one too many times and are ready to make NEW friends, take our new "How to Make Friends as an Adult" course TODAY! https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/howtomakefriendscourse

If you moved to a different country where you didn't know anyone, how long would it take you to make new friends? What would your strategy be? Anjali Nair is a lifestyle blogger whose website-- www.theanjalinair.com-- serves as a "friend" to women near and far. Her platform aims to teach "Desi" girls how to navigate a new life in America. In this interview, she talks about her transition to the United States and why she's determined to help other women find a piece of "home" in a foreign land by not only learning the cultural norms, but by making friends that last a lifetime.  To follow Anjali's adventures, visit theanjalinair.com or follow her on Instagram @adesigirlinus. And as always, for friendship advice and strategies, visit www.giveitarestmovement.com-- or buy the book on Amazon today!

While checking on your friends should be a normal part of your routine, it's especially critical during this unprecedented time.  In this week's episode, I'm giving you four signs that it may be time to check on your friend-- and tips to help her out along the way. If you're looking for ways to actually engage with your friend during quarantine, then check out the last episode... and then share it with a friend. __________________________________________________ Can't get enough friendship advice? Watch the latest video, read the "Give it a Rest" book, or read our articles. Then join the private podcast Facebook group!

What do you do when your friend's in love with someone but you're not feeling it?  Today's episode roadmap: 1. Two things to consider before you speak up (as always, there's research involved!) 2. How to frame your feedback 3. What to do when your friend's in a make-up/ break-up carousel I end the episode with a reflection of a personal relationship failure when I was in college and what my roommate finally said to wake me up. After you listen to the episode, join us in the Facebook Group "GIVE IT A REST: Podcast After-Party" to tell us what you think and to share your personal experiences... and to vote for the topic of the next episode!  Learn more at www.giveitarestmovement.com See you over there! Danielle Bayard Jackson Author, Friendship Coach __________________________ Thank you to our sponsor The Fresh Tax Maven, the "business bestie" every female entrepreneur needs to help her during tax season. Visit https://www.thefreshtaxmaven.com/ and use code GIVEITAREST to get a $100 restaurant gift card when you book an appointment!