Man Made Podcast ep. 43 Creating close relationships
Episode description
Welcome to the ManMade Podcast
This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and tribulations of life.
Creating close relationships is essential for maintaining good mental health, and let's be real, who doesn't want a support squad for life's craziness? Step one: throw away your "stranger danger" caution – within reason, of course. You won't make pals with a potted plant. Step two: embrace awkward moments. They're like the glue that holds friendships together. Remember that cringeworthy joke you cracked? It's now a cherished inside joke. Step three: be an exceptional listener. People will flock to you like moths to a flame if they know you're willing to hear their drama. And lastly, make time for face-to-face interactions – emojis can only convey so much. So, let's go out there, embrace the social circus, and collect friends like they're Pokémon. Your mental health will thank you, and who knows, maybe you'll even find someone who laughs at your puns.
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