How To Be A Better Friend

Make yourself the ultimate confidant with four simple pieces of advice from psychologist Jacqui Manning

- Jacqui Manning

Never forget self-reflection is key

Taking time to reflect on how you interact with your nearest and dearest is the best way to ensure you’re being the best friend you can be. “I think we’re often thinking about how people treat us and sometimes we forget what we’re putting into the friendship and how we’re treating others,” relationship coach Jacqui Manning tells. “I’ve gone through times in my life where I’ve neglected my friends a little, maybe because family or work was demanding more of my time, so I do think it’s important for all of us to reflect [on what kind of friend we’re being] from time to time.”

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