You got a friend

Everyone knows the crown jewel of celebrity friendship is that between Oprah Winfrey and her best friend of over 40 years, Gayle King. Oprah credits her best friend for being the mother she never had, the sister she always wanted, and the friend that everyone deserves. This week’s episode discusses making and maintaining long term friendships, how friendships can be better than therapy, and why one person may be all you need in life. The friendship between Oprah and Gayle teaches us that true friends should want more for you than you want for yourself, and should be a place for us all to be ourselves. Friends should not be jealous or compete, but rather make you feel less isolated, help us reach our goals, and guide us through life’s ups and downs.

Take control of your friendships by setting and establishing boundaries.

A new year, a new decade! While everyone is looking to resolutions and making vision boards on things from fitness to finances, now is a great time to evaluate your friendships. I list six signs you need to ditch your friend. Take a listen and see if you need a fresh take on your mental health by wiping the slate clean with new friends.