What is an Errand Friend? They’re the person you call when you're staring at your overwhelming to-do list and want some chosen company to help you tackle it. But here's what makes an errand friend different from just dragging someone along on your tasks: it's intentional, reciprocal, and genuinely enjoyable. In this blog post, we explore the benefits of having an errand friend, especially if you’re a high achiever, and lay out exactly how you can create your own errand friendship. Layne Baker Psychotherapy provides online therapy for high achievers in Los Angeles and throughout all of California.

Apologies. Ugh. Most of us have a complicated relationship to making them, either because we overly-apologize too much or because we refuse to make them at all. Both ends of this extreme spectrum can wreak havoc on your friendships. But there is a sweet spot between the two not if, but WHEN, you f*ck up in a friendship and an apology is warranted.

One of the most challenging decisions to make post-breakup is whether or not to stay friends with your ex. In fact, the very term "Ex" bakes in the implication that we are supposed to excommunicate or cut someone out of our lives. But this does not always have to be the case!