“Do you feel safe enough to receive love from your friends? Do they have something to offer me that I actually will truly deeply receive?”
In this episode of We Can Do Hard Things, the hosts are joined by four time NYT bestselling author, Luvvie Ajayi Jones. They discuss the intricate dynamics of friendships, discussing not only their personal criteria for a meaningful friendship, but also illuminating the profound impact that they can have on our lives. Luvvie shares her opinions on interracial friendships and the complexities that follow them. Through her words, she offers clarity on the very basis of friendship and the expectations held by those around her.
At rooh, we recommend this episode to you because:
- The conversation truly highlights the importance of friendships, reminding us that beneficial friendships consist of mutually aligned values, guilt-free reliance, and a soft place to land if we fall.
- Luvvie’s insight into the complexity of interracial friendships strikes us as truly eye-opening. She provided some great examples on how to build deep friendships despite differences, that can survive major life changes.
- The discussions in this episode inspired us to approach new relationships with full heart, full body, and full vulnerability in order to truly foster a beautiful friendship.
