S26E1: Can Women Really Have Platonic Friendships with Men? The Truth About Male-Female Bonds

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Cultivating H.E.R. Space

Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

Hey lady! Do you believe you can have a real platonic, relationship with a person of the opposite sex? This week, Terri and Dr. Dom offer their unique perspectives about why they value their friendships with the men in their lives but have learned through living how to build relationships based on the type of intimacy that is born from genuine intentions, clear communication, and healthy boundaries.

Do you have areas in your life where it is gray? Are you having trouble sorting out where your relationship needs to land for you to feel happy and fulfilled? Dr. Dom and Terri shed some light on scenarios that have come up in their personal lives that have allowed them to create healthy conversations with themselves so that they can be authentic with their male friends.

Tips to Maintain a Healthy Platonic Friendship
1. Impulse Control
2. Open Communication
3. Internal Boundary-Setting
4. Clear External Boundaries
5. Respecting Relationship Statuses
6. Mutual Agreement on the Friendship Terms
7. Check Yourself

Quote of the Day:
"Having a soulmate is not always about love. You can find a soulmate in a friendship, too"
– Unknown

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Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

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0:48.3	Hey lady. Have you ever felt like the world just doesn't get you? Well, we do.
0:56.8	Welcome to cultivating her space, the podcast dedicated to uplifting and empowering women like you.
1:03.4	We're your host.
1:05.0	Dr. Dominique Broussard, an educator and psychologist.
1:08.3	And Terry Lomax, a techie and transformational speaker.
1:12.3	Join us every week for authentic conversations about everything from fibroids to fake friends
1:18.7	as we create space for black women to just be.
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