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A review by shansometimes
Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships by Danielle B. Jackson
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
I've been a fan of Jackson's podcast, Friend Forward, for years. She gives practical, balanced advice on building and maintaining friendships, and her new book, Fighting for Our Friendships, is no exception.
The book is split into three parts. The first two parts serve a solid purpose, and the third part wraps it all up and brings it together. I found the second part most helpful. The first part unpacks some characteristics and challenges in friendships between women, and the second part breaks down a few different types of friends (the flaky friend, the jealous friend, the love-obsessed friend, etc.) and how to navigate (or whether to end) those friendships. There are even examples and scripts for communicating with/confronting each type of friend to help you plan what to say to them and how to say it healthily.
My copy of this book is full of flags. I even started recommending it to a few of my friends before I'd finished it (they loved it, too). This is a big recommendation from me as someone who tries to center and prioritize the friendships in my life. If you want to learn more about how to preserve your friendships or make better ones, Fighting for Our Friendships is a great resource.
The book is split into three parts. The first two parts serve a solid purpose, and the third part wraps it all up and brings it together. I found the second part most helpful. The first part unpacks some characteristics and challenges in friendships between women, and the second part breaks down a few different types of friends (the flaky friend, the jealous friend, the love-obsessed friend, etc.) and how to navigate (or whether to end) those friendships. There are even examples and scripts for communicating with/confronting each type of friend to help you plan what to say to them and how to say it healthily.
My copy of this book is full of flags. I even started recommending it to a few of my friends before I'd finished it (they loved it, too). This is a big recommendation from me as someone who tries to center and prioritize the friendships in my life. If you want to learn more about how to preserve your friendships or make better ones, Fighting for Our Friendships is a great resource.