Part 6 of 10 in the new series "Friendship in a throwaway culture". In “The Drama Triangle and Friendship,” Angel Army explores how well-intentioned connection can slip into unhealthy relational patterns. Through a candid conversation between friends, the blog introduces the Drama Triangle roles-Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor-and shows how quickly people can rotate through them when guilt, responsibility, and care needs are present. Readers are invited to notice these roles in family and friendship dynamics and to consider how naming the pattern can create clarity and healthier boundaries.
Read MorePart 4 of 10 in the new series "Friendship in a throwaway culture". In “The Courage of Vulnerability,” Angel Army reflects on how meaningful friendships deepen when they move beyond surface-level conversation. A rekindled connection-sparked through shared gym time and an unguarded moment by the pool-becomes a reminder that honest disclosure is a necessary risk. The post explores how being seen in uncertainty, struggle, and ongoing growth can feel exposing, yet it is precisely this openness that creates true belonging. Rather than presenting a polished version of self, the author highlights a shift from performance to authenticity, supported by increased self-awareness and a gentler way of relating.
Read MorePart 3 of 10 in the new series "Friendship in a throwaway culture". This post examines why friendship can feel effortless for some people and emotionally complex for others, especially when attachment patterns are activated. Using a real-life reconnection as a reflective lens, Angel Army describes how past habits-overthinking, withdrawing, or fearing rejection-can shift when friends understand their own relational tendencies. The article invites readers to consider what “secure friendship” looks like in practice: mutual steadiness, honest conversations, and a shared commitment to repair rather than blame.
Read MorePart 2 of 10 of the new series "Friendship in a throwaway culture". This post explores the quiet erosion of friendship in adulthood and the surprising ways it can return. After regularly crossing paths with an old friend at the gym, the author experiences renewed connection through consistent, ordinary contact-highlighting the role of proximity, routine, and intentional effort. The piece challenges the normalisation of ghosting and disposability, arguing that many friendships don’t need replacing; they need attention and follow-through.
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