Banter with Breddy

Not everyone is the same in how they show love and how they feel loved, which is why it's essential to understand what love language is and what you can do for them. This episode talks about the 5 different types: Words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch. We touch on what each type is, what it means for platonic and romantic relationships, specific examples you can use to show appreciation for that type, and why it is truly important in order to create a stronger connection. Understanding boundaries and communication make all the difference in getting around easily avoidable issues such as- Having "contrasting" types, being long distance, or misunderstandings leading to feeling under appreciated.

Your big brother and sisterly lessons- Via Banter with Breddy

-Possible tw when talking about unhealthy coping mechanisms-
Being a teenager is not easy as you learn to navigate life and make many mistakes on the way. Between school work, jobs, pressure from peers, and much more... Stress and anxiety are inevitable in life; but not every type is bad for you. This episode is here to help you understand the difference- Good stress that pushes you to grow vs stress that affects your health. We outline what both stress and anxiety are or what can cause them, as well as good vs bad ways to handle both. Panic attacks can be scary but learning how to avoid or calm yourself during them is a key life skill. It's important to know when and how you can seek help, and to always know your emotions are valid. No matter your gender, age, upbringing, or anything else... Your mental health matters; furthermore you should never have to feel embarrassed or scared to bring it up or want to learn more.

Your big brother and sisterly lessons- Via Banter with Breddy

-Possible TW during unhealthy coping mechanisms-
Breakups can be hard but there is hidden beauty in the pain. As we grow and develop in our sense of love there will be many great moments as well as many hardships. The hardships teach you not only what you look for or need in another person, but also how you can better yourself as a partner. We're here to help you learn how to process, grow, decide if its a good choice to try again, and more. This episode talks about the common 6 stages after a hard break up: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and relapse. We explain what each one means and can look like to help you get through it and know you're not alone. Also, understanding how to analyze the relationship as well as what it means to end on "bad" vs "good" terms, when to start dating again whether it's the same or different person, and when to know it's time to move on. Every relationship and person is different and only you fully know what's the right choice, but keep in mind to take others advice into account because love can be blinding.

Your big brother and sisterly lessons- Via Banter with Breddy

Relationships are complicated especially in today's day and age. Learning what love is or is not, and finding out what you look for in a partner are all new. No one wants to get hurt or feel belittled by someone they cared for. This is why it's important to be able to distinguish between someone who will treat you good, vs someone who does not have your best intentions at mind. This episode goes over what a "red flag" and "green flag" are in order to help you make that distinction early on. Going off of that, ways to doge red flags and when to know enough is enough/ what to do.

Your big brother and sisterly lessons- Via Banter with Breddy