One friend got a goodbye letter for being "a friend of a friend." Another one just decided her
kids come before every friendship she's got — no closure required.

Curtis says the goodbye letter was the most dramatic exit he's ever seen. Honade says closure is
overrated — she's choosing her kids over her friendships and she's not sorry. Pick a side in the
comments.

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Chapters
00:00 Cold open - "You're respecting your peace"
00:44 Welcome to Messy Talks
01:08 Q1: Could You Stay Friends With Someone Who Slept With Your Ex?
03:57 Q2: Is It Ever Actually OK to Be Friends With an Ex?
07:13 Q3: The Friend Who Only Calls When They Need a Favor
11:01 Q4: Can Men and Women Really Be Just Friends?
16:59 Q5: Partner vs Best Friend: Who Wins?
22:34 Q6: Would You Tell Your Friend Their Partner Is Cheating?
25:37 Q7: Keeping a Secret That Could Hurt Someone You Love
28:57 Q8: Do You Let People Back In After Betrayal?
31:52 Q9: Cut People Off Quietly... or Confront Them?
43:03 Bonus: Does Borrowing Money Kill the Friendship?
49:54 Bonus: Too Busy for You, But Posting All Day
55:06 Bonus: Loyalty or Habit? / Forgive Them But Do You Keep Them?
1:03:20 Bonus: Your Friend Vents About You in a Group Chat
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