Navigating Medium-Tier Friendships: How to Handle the Complexity of Low-Priority Relationships | Episode 14 of The Socially Delightful Podcast
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In this solo episode of The Socially Delightful Podcast, Jewel explains the often-overlooked realm of medium-tier friendships. These relationships—neither your closest confidants nor your mere acquaintances—can cause the most distress when it comes to managing expectations and maintaining balance. Jewel shares insights from a recent workshop that explored the dynamics of medium friendships, offering practical advice on how to navigate the challenges of being a “medium friend” and dealing with the discomfort of low-priority connections. Tune in for advice on setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and making space for authentic relationships.
Key Takeaways:
Why medium-tier friendships can cause emotional strain and how to navigate them
The struggle of balancing expectations when you're unsure of your role in someone else's life
How your self-worth impacts your approach to these friendships
Practical strategies for strengthening your medium friendships without over-investing
Tips for handling the feeling of being someone’s low-priority friend
How to have open and loving conversations that improve your friendships
Episode Breakdown:
07:22 Adding Context to the Article
11:42 Understanding Top Tier and Medium Friendships
14:49 The Lack of Clarity in Prioritization
17:50 The Challenges of Medium Friendships
24:01 The Importance of Medium Friendships
29:56 The Value of Medium Friendships
34:45 Building a Diverse Tapestry of Relationships
35:05 Navigating the Dynamics of Medium Friendships
42:30 Avoiding the Pitfalls of Taking Medium Friendships Personally
43:53 Tips for Having Open and Loving Conversations
52:42 Embracing Self-Acceptance and Self-Value
56:53 Building Meaningful Connections: Effort and Investment
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Meet your host, Jewel!
Jewel is on a mission to create a more connected world. For the past four years, she has been helping clients embrace their authentic selves, overcome social overthinking, and build meaningful connections. Jewel’s journey began with her own struggles in social situations—often feeling not fun or interesting enough and constantly comparing herself to others. Through studying psychology, self-esteem, confidence, and belonging, and with the guidance of her first coach, she discovered what Brene Brown calls true belonging: confidently sharing who you are and feeling strong even when standing alone.
Today, Jewel is committed to helping over 10,000 people create true belonging within themselves and connect more deeply with others.
