Why You Need a Truly Good Friend and How to Spot a Toxic Friend with Donna Jones

Hey Friends! 

There has been so much talk lately on social media about friendships. Friendship can be a source of great happiness, but friendship can also be a source of heartache and hurt. 

We are created for connection, but many women don’t have that one good, trusted friend. Did you know that more than 30% of women are more afraid of loneliness than of dying of cancer? Pretty mind-blowing, right? 

In today’s episode, I’m talking about all things friendship. We’ll dive in together into what makes a good friend, how to spot a toxic friend, and why you must have at least one truly good friend. 

Listen in to learn more about:

• What makes a healthy friendship? [2:59]
• The 12 signs of a toxic friend. [6:57]
• Why do we need friends at all? [8:45}
• Plus, much more, including how friends are guardrails for our relationship with God. 

Also, I’ll be talking about friendships all week on Instagram ( @donnaajones) and Facebook (Donna Jones, Speaker, and Author - Home), so make plans to join me! 

Favorite Quotes:

Definition of a Good Friend: one who propels you to be the best version of you–the one God had in mind when He created you.

A good friend is a cheerleader, not a competitor.

12 Signs of a Toxic friend:

1. She is often critical of others (you better believe she’s critical of you, too!)
2. She talks more than she listens; more self-centered than other-centered.
3. Her “care” is her attempt to control.
4. She loves to give advice but rarely takes advice; she tries to change others but seldom looks to change herself
5. She is easily offended; her feelings are often hurt.
6. Her apologies are insincere; she may not apologize at all. She justifies or blames others for her behavior, rather than owning behavior.
7. She is passive-aggressive.
8. She is MIA (missing in action) when you need her most.
9. She demeans you (or your kids), sometimes cloaking her put-downs in humor.
10. She doesn’t just love to be the focus of attention; she needs to be the focus of attention.
11. Her life is one continuous drama.
12. Her conversation is constantly full of complaints and critiques. 

Resources

Link to Bible Study on Friendship: http://www.crosslinechurch.com/sermons/friendship-what-makes-a-good-friend-really-lesson-1/

For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee” go to www.donnajones.org/blog 

Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God 

https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Womans-Guide-Meeting-God/dp/0800725328/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3QOGM9DLB01MK&keywords=seek+a+womans+guide&qid=1644959052&s=books&sprefix=Seek+a+woman%2Cstripbooks%2C190&sr=1-2

Connect with Donna:

Instagram: @donnaajones

Website: www.donnajones.org

Twitter:@donnajonesspeak

Vimeo: @DonnaJones

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