by Nina Badzin
<p>Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship is THE podcast for nuanced advice about managing the ups and downs of friendship. As seen in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Time Magazine, and elsewhere, listeners appreciate Nina's practical take on friendship issues. Are you the friend who ALWAYS reaches out first? Or is your friend more invested in the friendship than you are? Why didn't your friend text you back? How do you take a casual friendship to the next level? These questions come up no matter your age and background. Friendship is tricky, even for grownups. </p><p>Since 2014, Nina Badzin has been fostering discussions about the nitty gritty of adult friendships with sensitivity and practicality in her friendship advice column. Friendship is an endless, timeless, fascinating topic, and the more anonymous letters she receives, the more she learns about being a better friend and having better friends. </p><p>Nina loves hearing from readers and listeners. Her work on friendship is meant to be a conversation, and she hopes you will share your thoughts with her and with each other.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH NINA ON ALL THINGS FRIENDSHIP:</strong></p><p><strong>"Conversations About Friendship" the </strong><a href="https://dearnina.substack.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Substack newsletter</strong></a><strong> about friendship & more is at dearnina.substack.com</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dearninafriendship" rel="nofollow"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> & </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dearninafriendship" rel="nofollow"><strong>TikTok</strong></a><strong> @dearninafriendship</strong></p><p>JOIN the Dear Nina<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/855246118403712" rel="nofollow"><strong>Facebook group</strong></a><strong> by searching "Dear Nina: The Group"</strong></p><p>All links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/ninabadzin" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/ninabadzin</a></p>
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April 21, 2025
Author Harlan Cohen discusses the Law of Rejection with host Nina Badzin, exploring risks and expectations in adult friendships, and offers strategies for managing unmet expectations, in this interview.
April 15, 2025
Nina Badzin interviews Katherine Martinko, author of Childhood Unplugged, about how constant phone use affects friendships and practical tips for reducing distractions during social gatherings.
April 8, 2025
<p>It's a very special episode of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship dedicated to the much-discussed and debated friendship triangle in White Lotus Season 3 created by Mike White.</p><p><strong>The friendship trio of Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie has captivated TV viewers for the last two months.</strong> Similarly, Rebekah Jacobs (Dear Nina's assistant producer) and I have been texting and talking between episodes. Now that the season finale has aired, we shared all the lessons we think Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie imparted on the world. Even their mistakes gave us plenty of friendship advice to ponder.</p><p>A big point that Rebekah and I agree on: Not all friendship triangles are bad! YES, even this particular trio has us defending friendship triangles. No friendship "shape" is good or bad. How individuals behave creates healthy or unhealthy friendships!</p><p><strong>WHITE LOTUS INSPIRED FRIENDSHIP ADVICE WE DISCUSSED:</strong></p><ul><li>Think carefully before sharing information with a friend. (Kate telling Laurie about Valentin)</li><li>Be vulnerable sooner than you think. (Laurie didn't have to wait until the last night of the trip.)</li><li>Be direct, not passive-aggressive. And don't assume friends can read your mind.</li><li>Apologize and accept apologies when they're genuine</li><li>Friends don't always have to be on the same page about everything</li><li>Give your friends grace to mess up/ let some things go </li><li>Friends are not necessarily mirrors of each other</li><li>Allow friends to change and grow</li><li>Know the difference between gossip vs. genuine care and concern</li><li>Give old friendships some of the fun, ease, and benefit of the doubt we give fresh, new friendships (Chelsea/Chloe vs. the trio of old friends)</li><li>Don't a friend to meet every need</li><li>Truth daggers hurt. You can be honest with your friends without being cruel.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/42yZrnc" rel="nofollow">You're the Only One I Can Tell </a>by Deborah Tannen</li><li><a href="https://ninabadzin.com/2025/03/10/136-your-three-to-five-closest-friends/" rel="nofollow">Episode 136</a>: Your 3-5 Closest Friends</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>ALL THE DEAR NINA LINKS + CONTACT INFO</strong></p><p><strong>📢 </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/ninabadzin" rel="nofollow"><strong>This week’s fabulous sponsor</strong> + how to purchase ad space on Dear Nina</a></p><p><strong>📱 Subscribe to my newsletter </strong><a href="https://dearnina.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">“Conversations About Friendship” on Substack</a></p><p><strong>❤️ </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dearninafriendship" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dearninafriendship?lang=en" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dearninafriendship" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a>, the Dear Nina <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/855246118403712" rel="nofollow">Facebook group</a></p><p><strong>📪 </strong><a href="https://ninabadzin.com/dearnina/" rel="nofollow">Ask an anonymous friendship question</a></p><p><strong>🔎 Want to work with me or need another link? </strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/ninabadzin" rel="nofollow">That’s probably here</a>.</p><br /><br />SPECIAL SPONSOR-- Pam Moore, intuitive eating counselor, is offering 15% off a first session or package for Dear Nina listeners. https://www.pam-moore.com/intuitive-eating<br/><br/>Our Sponsors:<br/>* Check out Armoire and use my code DEARNINA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style<br/>* Check out Armoire: https://armoire.style/DEARNINA<br/><br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a>
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