Beste Crappy Friends podcaster (2023)

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167: Episode 169: I'm being let go 41:15

3d ago41:15

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There's no drama mama like a theater drama mama! Two friends, their two daughters, auditions and vacations! Pettiness abounds, and you can't help feeling hurt that you're being let go. Is it because your daughters are competing for the same roles? Or was she always kind of cut-throat? The Ladies discuss and suggest ways to deal with friends in comp…

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166: Episode 168: Audience for Her Misery 21:07

9d ago21:07

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Your friend was great…until she went through some health struggles and can't seem to focus on anything but negativity. Is there a way to adjust course? Plus, one of the best embarrassing personal problems ever!Av Crappy Friends

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165: Episode 167: Get Her Out of My Head 28:09

16d ago28:09

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Your friendship deteriorated, and you're over it…theoretically. But you still run into her, and when you do, she takes up way too much mental space. The Ladies discuss how to break this rumination habit and share their own experiences with the same issues.Av Crappy Friends

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164: Episode 166: Friends with Fragile Mental Health 44:58

24d ago44:58

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It can be a dawning realization…this friend of yours with whom you've shared plenty of good times isn't mentally well. First comes the quirkiness, or the hurt feelings, or the ghosting. Strange requests, asks for more help than you're qualified to give. How do you help a friend in this situation? Should you try? The Ladies discuss, have a rare disa…

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163: Episode 165: A Letter from London 23:16

1M ago23:16

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You've been friends for a long time with this life-of-the-party pal, but for the past few years, she's gotten clingier, weirder and more demanding. And now she's preggers. What's your role in this friendship?Av Crappy Friends

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162: Episode 164: It's Not Them, It's Me 45:50

1M ago45:50

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Two letters this episode with a common theme…the letter writer is the piece that doesn't fit. What can one do? Should one even try? The Ladies discuss over a glass of sauvignon blanc.Av Crappy Friends

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161: Episode 163: The Horrible Choices Friend 23:51

2M ago23:51

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You've been friends for decades, and you've watched, time and time again, as she shoots herself in the foot with bad choices. Men, money, tattoos…and she vents about these choices to you, but never takes your advice. Honey, the Ladies have been there! Also, another letter writer talks about her quiet life without a superclose girlfriend and how she…

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161: Episode 162: An Incredibly Yucky Love Triangle 33:38

2M ago33:38

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You were young. She liked him, he liked you, you liked him, she said sure, go for it and ick. Now you are in a hot mess, mature enough to own how skanky you were, wondering if you can salvage a friendship with a truly good person, despite the past. The Ladies have MUCH to say, and the Princess weighs in with her preternatural wisdom.…

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160: Episode 161: My Mother Needs a Friend 22:38

3M ago22:38

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It's that time of life when your mom needs more of a social life than she has. Otherwise, it's you on the phone with her sixteen times a day. The Ladies offer suggestions for both parties.Av Crappy Friends

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159: Episode 160: One-Sided Hostility 20:15

3M ago20:15

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She's in your friend group…and she goes out of her way to make you feel dumb, invisible or unwelcome. What does a woman do? Outclass her! The Ladies lay out a plan to make you look great and her look exactly how she is: abrasive.Av Crappy Friends

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158: Episode 159: Stabbed in the Back at Work 22:44

3M ago22:44

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You were colleagues. Then you got a promotion, she left the company, but it still seemed like you were friends…except she's undermining you from afar. You make some good decisions but still somehow manage to get ground under her heel. The Ladies weigh in, and Kristan changes her mind.Av Crappy Friends

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157: Episode 158: Am I Even Helping? Am I Allowed to Stop? 31:40

4M ago31:40

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We've all had that friend who needs so much…and it's exhausting. Are you stuck with her for life? Nope! The Ladies give specific instructions on what boundaries are and how to enforce them.Av Crappy Friends

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156: Stalked by a Coworker 31:40

4M ago31:40

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Work friend getting a little clingy? Not in this case. The Ladies urge our letter writer to call in the big guns and get this dealt with. Also, a letter complaining about texting in friendships and how misleading that can be. Joss discusses intestinal issues and shares a wonderful story about the same.…

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155: Episode 156: Get Out of My Head 28:09

4M ago28:09

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She was a crappy friend, and you dumped her…but you can't stop thinking about her, and it's driving you crazy. She's taking up way too much of your mental energy, even now. The Ladies discuss techniques on cleaning out your head after a break-up.Av Crappy Friends

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154: Episode 155: Not My Bridesmaid 32:29

5M ago32:29

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You know she'll pitch a fit when she finds out she's not in the wedding party, and you're not happy about it. Hurting someone's feelings goes against the grain, but MAN, you have good reason not to include her. Once again, Kristan's daughter joins in for the Gen Zennial perspective and shares her own embarrassing personal problem.…

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153: Episode 154: The Birthday Bitch 38:47

5M ago38:47

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A juicy letter about a birthday weekend gone wrong in so many ways! The Ladies get all fired up with our special guest, Kristan's daughter, aka the Princess, who provides the youth (ish) perspective. Salty language is tossed around, plus advice on dealing with passive aggressive behavior.Av Crappy Friends

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152: Episode 153: The Unbalanced Friendship 20:55

5M ago20:55

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The Ladies lie in this podcast, telling you there are two letters when there are only one. Nevertheless, we discuss what you can reasonably expect in a friendship, when trying to be helpful can backfire and being able to trust that you're enough just the way you are.Av Crappy Friends

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151: Episode 152: When Friends Steal 31:33

5M ago31:33

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She was your friend and colleague, and you did your best to look the other way at her occasional petty behavior…until she outright stole from you. You're gutted and furious and bereft. The Ladies understand.Av Crappy Friends

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150: Episode 151: The Imitator 26:30

6M ago26:30

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You've been frenemies for years, connected by family, location and mutual friends. But whatever you like, she likes more. Whatever you do, she learns to do better. You get a black cat, she gets a black cat. Is there any way to stop her from imitating your life, or at least, any way to stop being infuriated by her copycat ways?…

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149: Episode 150: The Know-It-All Mother Friend 31:08

6M ago31:08

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You make a friend. She had a baby. You get preggers. She tells you exactly what to do, see, think, feel…and some of her ideas are whack. She tortures you with her bizarre theories and cult-like devotion to the friend du jour. Nevertheless, you find yourself…missing her.Av Crappy Friends

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148: Episode 149: Circle Jerk 24:19

6M ago24:19

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The Ladies read two letters this week in a burst of enthusiasm and energy! When you've been ghosted by a friend without explanation, is it okay to ask around to get an answer? Also, what happens when you deeply love a friend, but she's become…boring?Av Crappy Friends

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147: Episode 148: Left Out by Geography or Circumstance 47:06

7M ago47:06

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You're having a baby, and you don't want to become that mom who complains about…well, everything…to your childless by choice pals. How do you make sure you're still a good friend? Or maybe you've moved back to your partner's hometown, but all the ladies are friends already, and you feel left out. The Ladies have lots to say!…

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146: Episode 147: The Clingy Not-Friend 24:06

7M ago24:06

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She acts like you're best friends, but you've never given her any reason to think that, aside from basic common courtesy. You can't ghost her completely, because you work for the same company. How can you get the message through without being downright mean? Also, Kristan shares about a surprise package one of her readers received.…

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145: Episode 146: Three Roomies and a Bad Vibe 28:05

8M ago28:05

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You were all friends, more or less, but now the other two are freezing you out. Was it something you said? Did? How can you live peacefully after being told they're just not that into you? In our second letter, the Ladies discuss a work friendship gone wrong, cliques and expectations.Av Crappy Friends

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144: Episode 145: Not Keeping Up with the Joneses 15:52

8M ago15:52

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You've been there for her through thick and thin, cheered for her, celebrated her…and when you need a little of that from her, there's…nothing. In this eloquent missive, our letter writer details a friendship that's kinda sorta weird, especially when it comes to her pal's husband…who was once in love with her. Oy! The drama!…

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143: Episode 144: My Dead Best Friend & Her Sister 25:42

8M ago25:42

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You've had a best friend for almost your entire life, and she's been stellar. But tragically, she dies, and you and her sister bond in your shared grief. Then Sis lets something slip that throws you so off course you're utterly crushed and confused. The Ladies have a LOT to say on this letter, and not to worry, listeners. It's all positive.…

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142: Episode 143: Super Crazy Friend, Part II 52:32

8M ago52:32

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Another "why did I spend so much time with this person?" letter, plus the reasons we latch onto people, even when it's clear they're not good for us. The Ladies discuss the pressures and ideals that make women think they MUST have a BFF, and what can be wrong with this picture.Av Crappy Friends

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141: Episode 142: Just When I Made a Best Friend 20:48

8M ago20:48

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A complicated letter about a shy woman who finally makes a best friend, only to have her partner become more and more uncomfortable with the friendship. The Ladies discuss what seems to them to be a good friend and a potentially dangerous romantic relationship. TW: Isolating behavior bordering on abuse…

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140: Episode 141: Friends and their kids 30:13

9M ago30:13

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Theoretically, we WANT to be that person who's like a cool auntie to our friend's kid. In reality…well. If you're wondering how to get out of that kindergarten graduation party of baby shower you just don't want to attend, listen up. The Ladies also discuss their casual style tips (pockets) and hints for avoiding unwanted guests (crawling).…

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139: Episode 140: A Friend, A Fiancé and a Flame 21:10

10M ago21:10

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Your best friend is getting married, and you're her maid of honor! It's lovely…but here's the thing. You recently started dating someone she once dated way back in high school, and now you're getting some weird vibes from the bride-to-be. How do you handle this without damaging a very precious friendship? The Ladies are confident it will all be wel…

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138: Episode 139: Super Crazy Friend 30:53

11M ago30:53

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In which there is much cackling from the Ladies as they read an epic letter from a woman who can't seem to find a friend without some serious baggage, including but not limited to conspiracy theories and aliens. Why does she attract this type of pal? How can she pay more attention to the red flags earlier? And, more importantly, how can she find fr…

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137: Episode 138: I Like Her Daughter More 23:15

11M ago23:15

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Oh, the many juicy problems with "Grace," not her real name! She's competitive, judgey, holier-than-thou…and the thing is, you adore her grown daughter, and vice versa! Can you sidestep the mom and just be friends with the now-adult girl you watched grow up? The Ladies think yes…but tread carefully.Av Crappy Friends

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136: Episode 137: Too Much Therapy? 14:23

11M ago14:23

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In this episode, a caring friend is concerned her friend is getting TOO much therapy from too many sources while she seems to grow less and less happy. Does she speak up? Can she help in any way? Or should she just mind her own business?Av Crappy Friends

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135: Episode 136: Friends, Sex & the City 22:04

11M ago22:04

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You and your friend find yourself living in the same city. Problem is, you don't party like you used to, are trying to clean up your act and be an adult, and you're not sure this friend is going to help the cause. Does this mean you should gently part ways, or can this friendship survive in other ways? The Ladies weigh in, and Joss overshares her r…

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134: Episode 135: Drinking, Friends & Drama 30:56

12M ago30:56

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TW: This episode deals with unwanted touching and intoxication. The National Sexual Assault Hotline number is 1-800-656-4673. What is the role of a friend when you're drunk and in a bad situation? What kind of reaction should a good friend offer? What expectations should you have in a crisis of this nature?…

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133: Episode 134: Graciously Dealing with a Biache 21:13

1y ago21:13

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She's in your friend group, this bitter, angry, self-centered drama queen, and she's telling you where and when you can show up and what the consequences will be if you disobey. Call the police? Or talk to the other friends? The Ladies recommend the latter with what we think is a pretty awesome solution.…

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132: Episode 133: Cliques and Dicks 26:10

1y ago26:10

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You love your boyfriend, but you can't stand his friends…and especially his friend's baes, who seem to go out of their way to make you feel unwelcome. Really, really unwelcome. What do you say to your honey about the tricks, nastiness and exclusion you're dealing with? Is there a way to be friends with this pack of jackals?…

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131: Episode 132: Drama Queen Neighborhood 41:55

1y ago41:55

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Whoo-whee! The in-fighting, the ignored birthdays, the gossiping and bitchery in this neighborhood make the Ladies bang our heads against the table. This letter writer and her friends give female friendship a bad name. Deliciously bad behavior all around!Av Crappy Friends

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130: Episode 131: Me and My Fragility 29:37

1y ago29:37

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How much consideration should your friends give you when you feel you're ultra-sensitive? How can you avoid feeling hurt and rejected when the issue may actually be a scheduling conflict and nothing more? The Ladies discuss how to avoid FOMO and that feeling of rejection when you're not included or just can't make it to an event.…

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129: Episode 130: Shut Up, Falcon 22:53

1y ago22:53

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Note to Selves: If you feel yourself wanting to scream, "Shut up, ____!!!!" during a conversation with a friend, it's generally not a good sign. The Ladies get the giggles over this one, and Kristan shares another wardrobe malfunction in front of an innocent man.Av Crappy Friends

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128: Episode 129: Is My Friend Homophobic? 24:43

1y ago24:43

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Ah, youth. Sometimes, they just don't know what to say (same is true with adults, of course). The Ladies weigh in on "Van-Nessing" a friend who recently came out and talk about how to negotiate those awkward waters when you're friends with both people and everyone is uncomfortable.Av Crappy Friends

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127: Episode 128: The Rich Friend, the Widow & the Wedding 40:53

1+ y ago40:53

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You've been friends for more than two decades. Promises have been made. And then comes the wedding…ouch. The Ladies discuss what constitutes a promise, what friends owe each other in hard times and the honest truth about weddings.Av Crappy Friends

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126: Episode 127: Making Friends 101 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

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We all have been a turning points in our lives when making new friends is necessary…a move, a new job, new interests. Sometimes, it just magically comes together over time. Other times, it's harder. Female friendship is such an intrinsic part of life, and without it, you can feel quite lonely and, well, a little broken without your besties or your …

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125: Episode 126: Avoiding Narcissists Before You're Entrenched 48:23

1+ y ago48:23

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We all know narcissists and have wasted far too much time figuring out they really don't care about anyone but themselves. However, it can be hard to see the warning signs before you've wasted time and energy on this particular kind of vampire. The Ladies also read a follow-up letter from a woman whose narcissist person was her sister, and how she …

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124: Episode 125: Competing Against a Friend: Or Not 26:36

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124: Episode 124: Are People Getting Crappier? 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

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In this episode, a letter writer gives us an example of friends (and strangers) acting differently post-pandemic: insults, exclusion and in one case, unlawful harassment. Kristan and Joss also discuss their worsening wardrobe criteria for the outside world.Av Crappy Friends

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123: Episode 123: Talking to a Friend with an Eating Disorder 42:36

1+ y ago42:36

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TW: This episode deals with anorexia. National Eating Disorder Hotline: 1-800-931-2237 You adore your roommate for so many reasons…but she's got anorexia, and you're terrified it's getting worse. The Ladies bring in real-life psychologist Dr. Khaleesi to address this complicated, difficult issue; self-care when a loved one suffers from an eating di…

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122: Episode 122: At the End of My Rope 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

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It's sadly come to this. One friend is too needy, and the other friend is at the brink. But the friendship is/was so great, the person is just fabulous…but the endless neediness is breaking her. The first in a female/male friendship for the Ladies!Av Crappy Friends

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121: Episode 121: Branching Out 24:44

1+ y ago24:44

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You've been friends--BEST friends--for years, but now it seems like you're getting to be the third wheel, because Bestie has found someone new. And she's not always super nice, either. Can this friendship still work? Can it be fixed, or should it be left behind, and how will you know which to try? The Ladies discuss, and Kristan shares the mystery …

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120: Episode 120: Crappy Son 26:21

1+ y ago26:21

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When you grow up with narcissistic parents, it's hard to get out of the habit of catering to everyone's needs but your own. And then, when your own child, now grown, seems to be taking your help and love for granted, it's hard to know how to deal with that, too. The Ladies discuss the difficulties of being honest with a grown child, sticking up for…

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