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Jenna Sanderson

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Listen to your friends

Friendships require attention and tending — if we don’t truly know what a friend needs, and if we don’t clearly state what we’re feeling or needing ourselves, friendships just won’t survive.

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6 Rules for Healthy Friendships

6 Rules for Healthy Friendships

https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/lifetime-connections/201809/6-rules-healthy-friendships

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