Are you a ‘butterfly’, a ‘firefly’, or — heaven forbid — a ‘wallflower’?
Because yes, it turns out your friendship style can be sorted into four distinct buckets, a theory currently doing the rounds courtesy of Mel Robbins.
Mia, Holly, and Em are unpacking the different types of friendships to figure out why some of us are high-energy social chameleons while others have a social battery that hits 0% the second a group chat goes past three participants.
Also, is this the only possible universe in which Mia Freedman could ever be accurately described as a ‘Wallflower’? Perish the thought.
SUBSCRIBE to Mamamia and get every single episode of Mamamia Out Loud & access to every story on Mamamia plus our exercise app, MOVE.
TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO VOTE FOR US in the Australian Audio Awards. Find the link to vote right here
What To Listen To Next:
- Listen to our latest episode: A Fashion F-Up & The Ryan Reynolds Of It All
- Listen: Scurrilous Gossip: The Royal Affair No One Saw Coming
- Listen: How To Be Liked By Absolutely Everyone
- Listen: Writing a List of Anti-Goals Made Me Quit My Job
- Listen: Scurrilous Gossip: A Facelift Slippage & ‘Wildly Unhappy’ Royals
- Listen: The Red Carpet Moment That Answers The Blake Lively Question
- Listen: Fake Nips & Wandering Hands: Mia’s Met Gala Verdict
- Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts
Got questions or things you'd like Mia to talk about? Email us at outloud@mamamia.com.au
Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts.
SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media
You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see
What to read:
- 16 years ago, Mel Robbins hit rock bottom. She's now one of the most influential voices in the world.
- 'I was sceptical of Mel Robbins when I went to her Sydney show. With 6 words, she convinced me.'
- Two experts have identified the three words at the core of all adult friendship issues.
THE END BITS:
Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com
GET IN TOUCH:
Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au
Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message.
Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show.
Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.