442 | Am I a Good Friend?? Friendship Lessons: Growing, Letting Go, and Showing Up

Are you truly a good friend? Answer honestly. In this episode, Tyra dives into the complexities of friendship, how to evaluate your role, grow from evolving connections, and intentionally cultivate meaningful bonds. She shares personal stories about childhood friends, new friendships in adulthood, and the lessons she’s learned about showing up and keeping your side of the street clean. This week’s Affirmation is: “I am open to giving and receiving the kind of friendship that feels like home.” 3 Biggest Takeaways Friendships have levels and seasons—acquaintances, seasonal friends, core/inner circle, mirror friends, and distant friends—and understanding these helps you navigate your energy and expectations. Being a good friend starts with self-reflection: emotional availability, consistency, honesty, reciprocity, and accountability. The small, surface-level debates (splitting the check, RSVPs, birthdays) matter less than being intentional, communicative, and showing up authentically. Community Connection Links Sign up for the Community Newsletter!: www.tyrathecreative.com/podcast Join the AFBG Book Club: https://tyrathecreative.myflodesk.com/xkz6bzvn29 Shop the AFBG Merch!: http://tyrathecreative.com/merch Letters From Listeners Form: https://forms.gle/yqwdsBuRBjXQm9Xw7 Subscriber Survey: https://forms.gle/m4AD2YaYbGhd8gEv6 Resources Shop Tyra’s Favorites: https://www.amazon.com/shop/tyrathecreative Here’s a free trial of ClassPass (with 20 bonus credits!): https://shop.tyrathecreative.com/classpass Listen to Lofi Beats for Deep Focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfBhamgkCww&t=2222s Wanna give therapy a try? Use BetterHelp: https://rebrand.ly/6ulm6zk Try the Calm App: https://rebrand.ly/21n4tre Alexis’ ‘Feeling My Shelf’ Newsletter: https://www.feelingmyshelfnewsletter.com/ 50 side quests to do this year - https://we.tl/t-gmLxjREKx4 Send an Email: affirmationsforblackgirls@gmail.com Our P.O. Box: TYRA MORRISON P.O. BOX 674 NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91603 Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast to always hear the latest affirmations from your favorite Black Girl! Follow Us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/affirmationsforblackgirls Follow Us on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@affirmationsforblackgirls Follow Us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afbg_podcast Follow Us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@affirmationsforblackgirls The links above may be commission links Our Sponsors: * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/AFFIRMATIONS * Check out MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/AFFIRMATIONS * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code AFFIRMATIONS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com * Check out Wayfair: https://www.wayfair.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/affirmations-for-black-girls/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy