Ugh. Are You The Affirmation Friend?

Subscribe to Mamamia Are your female friendships being sabotaged by affirmation culture? We discuss how it could be affecting your relationships and why you might need a ‘rage friend' in your life.  Plus, from make-up, to a brilliant read and a Jessie-endorsed true crime doco, we’ve got recommendations for you. And, we wrap up the week with our best and worst, which include a pet’s death, a break-in, and a dodgy passport photo. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: The Prosecutor & The Angry Orange Man Listen: A Generational Argument About Wedding Etiquette Listen: Taylor, Travis & The Breakup Document Listen: Donuts, Bl*wjobs And The US Election Listen to Em Vernem on The Spill  Complete the survey for a chance to go in the running to win a $50 gift voucher Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place.  Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia  What to Read:  Read: 'I didn't think there was anything wrong with my passport photo. Then I saw a video.' Read: 'Me and my "work wife" were best friends. Then she got promoted above me.' GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] 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 CREDITS: Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens & Em Vernem Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Senior Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.