On today’s podcast Kathi sits down with friend and author Mary Demuth, to talk about her new book “The Seven Deadly Friendships.” Based on the seven deadly sins from Proverbs 6, Mary looks at 7 types of unhealthy friendships that can cause emotional clutter in our hearts.
In this info-filled interview, you will learn
• how relationship issues can be caused by fear
• why setting boundaries in friendships is absolutely essential
• when to walk away from toxic friendships that cannot be restored
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Meet Our Guest
Mary Demuth
Mary DeMuth is a writer and speaker who loves to help people live re-storied lives. Author of more than 30 books, including parenting books, Southern fiction, and a memoir entitled Thin Places, Mary speaks around the country and the world. She is the wife of Patrick and the mom of three adult children.
Learn more at www.marydemuth.com
Just listened to the podcast about 7 deadly friends! Definitely have a few that I have a hard time balancing being a friend to everyone, but walking away feeling drained and not encouraged at all! Would love to read this book!!
Very very helpful show. So balanced. Love Kathi, Mary and this topic as it helps me get more kingdom focused. Laying weights aside, being able to focus on more pure things…all of that. Thank you. Will buy the audio book xxx
Oh my. I love the comment about, it all goes back to our childhood and family of origin. It seems that has been my theme this past year. I am hearing and seeing it so strongly in my life and in the lives of those close to me. And when I remember this, things make so much more sense. And I am able to love them and myself so much better.
This discussion helped me see it goes back to my childhood, wanting to prove that I am lovable if only a certain type of friend loves me in a way that truly feels like love! The grief of friend breakups has been a long, arduous process, but sets me free.
Oh that’s so good! We must be the friend we need.
Great reminder to seek healthy friendships! Family of origin stuff fueled my fears of loneliness and rejection. I settled for substandard relationships and wasn’t a true friend, hiding my real wants and needs.
In the healing process, I’ve noticed how many others want a compassionate, listening ear but don’t offer it in return. That’s where I’m setting definite boundaries. I’m not a therapist. My real friends understand and live genuine emotional give and take, mutuality. A hard won lesson for me and my life is so much better for it.
KT I find that too re a listening ear…good reminder to save energy for less draining relationships