Trying Not to Care

Why Your Friendships Make You Feel Anxious

July 20, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Have you ever felt anxious in a friendship but couldn't really explain why? Maybe you're constantly overthinking conversations, wondering if your friend is mad at you, feeling like you're the one putting in all the effort, or questioning whether you're just "too sensitive." In today's episode, we're talking about the real reasons your friendships might be making you feel anxious, and why those feelings aren't always something you should ignore. This episode covers:❤️‍🩹Why one-sided friendships leave you constantly questioning where you stand❤️‍🩹 How emotional inconsistency and mixed signals can make you overthink everything❤️‍🩹What happens when you start sacrificing your own needs just to keep the peace❤️‍🩹Why not feeling accepted for who you truly are creates so much anxietyTrying Not to Care is sponsored by Betterhelp - Don’t let stigma stand in the way of support. Start therapy with BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/TNTCTrying Not to Care is sponsored by Arya - Arya is offering our listeners $10 off your first month at GetArya.com/TNTCKEEP UP WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: Ashley's Instagram | Trying Not to Care InstagramTikTok: Ashley's TikTok | Trying Not to Care TikTokYoutube: Subscribe hereAmazon Storefront and more: LTXWANT TO ASK ME QUESTIONS? NEED ADVICE? Follow me on IG and look out for submissions on my story or ask me here: 2026 google formPodcast Business Inquiries - tryingnottocarepodcast@gmail.comSocial Media Inquiries - ashleyccorbo@gmail.comfriendship advice, friendship breakups, fighting with a friend, toxic friends, getting over a friendship breakup, red flags, friendship red flags, self improvement, self help, self love, being alone, being okay with being alone, growth mindset, healing, self love journey, self help podcast, mental health podcast, anxiety, how to handle anxiety, Ashley Corbo

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