Green Flags To Look For In Healthy Friendships and Relationships with Rachel Lovely

Ep 190: Allison and Ceara are joined by Rachel Lovely, a content creator known for giving incredible advice and “girl-talk” style rants on her TikTok page, @rachelovely5.Rachel shares advice through her learned experiences and ability to analyze situations for what they really are. We unpack what truly makes a good friend, why you are the sum of the people you surround yourself with, and how honesty and vulnerability are key to fostering meaningful connections.Whether you're in a relationship, navigating a situationship, or working on becoming a better friend, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to take charge of your connections and cultivate the love and friendships you deserve.TOPICS DISCUSSED: Vulnerability in relationships requires courage and a willingness to trust others with personal experiences and emotionsWhy supportive friendships are crucial for personal growthShowing gratitude and appreciation for what we haveHow to find clarity in situationshipsWhy being an attentive listener is important What being a considerate friend looks like Being a good listener and showing empathyWhy setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationshipsTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Introduction and Peaks of the Week(10:49) Rachel's Content Creation Journey and Supportive Friends(21:54) The Importance of Vulnerability in Relationships(24:40) Signs of Confidence and the Role of Gratitude(30:16) The Power of Listening and Creating a Safe Space(32:11) Consideration for Others and the Impact of Being a Good Listener(33:00) The Importance of Listening and Making Others Feel Welcome(35:18) Reconnecting with High School Crush: A Love Story(37:11) Astrology and Dating Preferences(39:07) Setting Boundaries for Healthy Relationships(40:31) Qualities of a Good Friend(44:21) The Role of Open Communication in RelationshipsMENTIONS:Rachel’s TikTok, InstagramRachel’s Photography BusinessSPONSORS + DISCOUNTS: Get Shopify Point of Sale for your businessShopify.com/ALREADYFRIENDS to get your $1 a month trial! 15% off your entire first order at Happy MammothSOCIAL LINKS:Already Friends Socials: Instagram, TikTokAllison's Socials: Instagram, TikTokCeara's Socials: Instagram, TikTokAlready Friends Patreon: $5/Month for Bonus Episodes (+ Untold Life Updates)Let's be friends - join the Already Friends FB GroupIf you enjoyed this episode, we would really really appreciate it if you left a rating and review on Apple Podcast / Spotify or share the show with a loved one. This helps us grow the show so that we can keep doing what we are doing! Thank you so much for the support!To sponsor our show, email hello@alreadyfriendspodcast.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Gaia Provides and use my code ALREADYFRIENDS for a great deal: www.gaiaprovides.com* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code ALREADYFRIENDS for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Shopify and use my code alreadyfriends for a great deal: www.shopify.com* Check out Shopify and use my code alreadyfriends for a great deal: www.shopify.com* Get 15% off on your entire first order at happymammoth.com just use the code ALREADYFRIENDS at checkout.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy