Many’ ships’ define various relations these days, and some are less defined than others. Confusing, right? In this podcast, Maryke and her guest Almay Allison, a psychologist and counsellor, discuss all things Friendationship in this podcast. Many people have sailed onto this ship unaware and have had their hearts cracked or shattered on the journey.
A friendationship is defined as two people being friends with an extra 10%-nyana. You two are more than friends BUT you do not practice physical intimacy; you both choose not to define the “thang”; and there is no pressure for anyone to admit that they feel anything for the other.
Knowing the human species, this is a recipe for endless awkwardness, yes? We like clarity. We fight for it in most aspects of our lives. A friendationship is a problem because, over time, the experiences can hurt both people involved because:
The truth is that 9/10 (let’s be honest, 20/10) guy-girl friendships where you two go out for coffee dates, attend formal and informal events together and share the most intimate parts of your life that one is likely to catch feelings. Only to find you’re on your own. Have you ever been there, friend?
So, how do you deal with the lack of reciprocation? What steps should you take to guard your heart? Listen to the podcast to find out which red flags to look out for in case you are in a friendationship. Better defined as a confusing-friendship that causes you internal (emotional and mental) dysfunction simply because it’s unfair and unrealistic. Maryke and Almay give you the best methods to help steer this ship to safer tides.
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