Sometimes it can feel like there are so many "girl codes" to memorize along our journey toward connection with other women. But after six years of studying the research on women's conflict and cooperation, host and female friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson noticed three themes that continue to emerge. She synthesized what she's learned and created an original framework called The Three Affinities of Female Friendship to explain the three things that account for women's connection-- and disconnection-- according to the research.

You'll find a more in-depth explanation of this theory in chapter 2 of Danielle's book Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.

It comes out in 12 days, which means you have less than 2 weeks to claim your preorder bonuses before they disappear.

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[This episode is sponsored by TELL Public Relations. Ever wonder how Danielle is booking so many media appearances, speaking gigs, book delas and brand partnerships? If you'd like this kind of visibility for your own brand, visit Tellpublicrelations.com.]

Would you ever pay someone to be your bridesmaid? And how would you feel if you were a bridesmaid at a wedding and you learned that a fellow bridesmaid had been hired to stand beside you? And finally, what reasons would a woman even have to pay for an extra bridesmaid?

Today, on the Friend Forward podcast, our resident friendship expert is joined by Jen Glantz, writer and an official bridesmaid for hire. In this episode, Danielle and Jen discuss the reasons why Jen gets hired for this role (and it might not be what you think), how being a bridesmaid can make or break a friendship, and how to navigate this role with grace, while keeping your friendships intact. And if you’re a bride-to-be, there’s some gold advice for you too.

And, as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework.

To connect with Jen Glantz, you can find her on @jenglantz or at @bridesmaidforhire.

**And you can now pre-order Danielle’s new book, Fighting For Our Friendships* here!**

Pre-ordering means you receive three pre-order bonuses, including audio courses that will not be available publicly. If you’ve not already claimed these bonuses, head to https://www.betterfemalefriendships.com/fighting-for-our-friendships to do so before they expire on May 7th!

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Oftentimes when we hear people speak of "vulnerability," we picture an image of someone tearfully sharing about their childhood or expressing heavy feelings. But there are other ways to show vulnerability that can help you grow closer to friends that don't involve sharing secrets or having an emotional breakdown. If you've committed to being a bit more vulnerable in your female friendships, this episode will provide 6 specific examples of how to open up that you may have been overlooking.

Host Danielle Bayard Jackson, host and friendship educator, will walk you through it.

*** This content can be found in chapter 8 of Danielle Bayard Jackson's new book, Fighting for our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships.

You have a few weeks left to preorder your copy (and claim your bonuses!). Order your book here and then claim your bonuses at betterfemalefriendships.com

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:

This episode is sponsored by TELL Public Relations, a visibility agency for women of color. If you've seen the way host Danielle Bayard Jackson has secured speaking engagements, book deals, brand deals, and media coverage and want to experience the same levels of visibility for your own brand, visit tellpublicrelations.com today.