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How To Know If Your Friendships Are Healthy Or Toxic

May 12, 2021 • Sarah Chew • Season 2 • Episode 8

On the eighth episode of season two of The Sarah Show, Sarah Chew goes solo in an educational and relatable show all about friendships.

Growing up, Sarah has had tons of experience gaining friends and losing them —so this episode breaks down what healthy friendships look like, as well as some signs of toxic friendships.

Using information from medically reviewed articles, Sarah finds out the physical and emotional trauma toxic friendships can cause, as well as data from a 2007 study that revealed something shocking:

Negative close relationships can increase your risk of heart disease. (WHAT?!)

Sarah also references the Bible to show that friendships do indeed influence your character, so you should choose your friends wisely.

You'll also learn, along with Sarah, some ways that we can all be better friends to one another —so if that sounds like fun, listen to the end of the episode!

*WARNING: You might be inspired to show your friends some extra love after listening to this episode. If so, praise God and keep it up!

Links to all the articles Sarah referenced:
https://wellness.jhu.edu/12-elements-of-healthy-relationships/
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-friendship#resilience
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a25939904/signs-of-toxic-friendships/
https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/friendship/how-to-end-a-friendship-amicably/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/413183
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-end-friendship-4174037
https://confidentcounselors.com/2019/07/31/healthy-friendship-qualities/

Link to the Bible verses on friendship all on one webpage:
https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/friendship-bible-verses/

Questions of the episode:
What is one friendship you're grateful for? Let them know!
Are you in a toxic relationship? How can you end it and honour the other person?

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