S1 EP 11 | Friendship Conflict and Boundaries: Hanggang Saan Ka? #friendshipboundaries

Welcome to Episode 11 of Kwento Lang, Chika Pero Deep! In this episode, we ask the tough questions: Sa friendship, hanggang saan ba dapat magtiis? At kailan ka pa dapat mag-set ng boundaries? We believe that having conflicts in a friendship is completely normal. After all, we aren't robots, and if you never fight, it might mean you either aren't honest or aren't truly close. Conflict doesn't necessarily destroy a friendship; it is ruined when you refuse to fix the issues. #KwentoLangChikaPeroDeep #toxicfriendships 🛑 What We Talk About In This Episode: The Classic "Utang" Issue: We discuss the classic story of a friend borrowing money and not paying it back. We talk about the frustration of being seen-zoned by that friend when you follow up. It becomes even more annoying when they ignore your texts but remain active on social media, posting about travels and eating at hotels. The Pain of Exclusion: We explore the pain of being left out when your friends start hanging out without you. It hurts to be the last one to know by seeing it on Facebook or Instagram stories. It is especially painful when they use captions like "we're all complete" when you aren't there. The Importance of Boundaries: We discuss why it is difficult to set boundaries because of the fear of looking like a villain, being overly sensitive, or acting like a "KJ". We emphasize that boundaries actually protect the friendship rather than acting as a rejection. One-Sided Friendships: We tackle the issue of friendships feeling like a burden when the effort is not mutual. We discuss the draining feeling of being the constant emotional support or advice giver, only to be ignored when you are the one with a problem. 💕 Our Secret to a 40-Year Friendship We also share a bit about our own group dynamics to show what a healthy friendship looks like. Our barkada of 21 has been together for over 40 years! We maintain our bond through a Viber group chat where we greet each other every morning and share life updates. We function as a praying group that supports one another through faith. We also prioritize our bonding moments, and even during the pandemic, we stayed connected through monthly Zoom meetings. ⏭️ Next Episode Teaser Stick around until the very end for a sneak peek of our next discussion: Responsibilidad ba ng anak ang kanyang magulang, or choice ba natin ito? Please don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! Kwento lang, chika pero deep—kung saan ang simpleng kwentuhan, may lalim.