Friendship

The Friendship Test: Are Your Pals Worth Keeping?

Hey, you beautiful disasters! It’s Michael, your host of Sober Psychology, psychologist in training, sober dad, and the guy who’s not afraid to call out your so-called “friends” for being emotional vampires. In this episode, I’m ripping the Band-Aid off the messy, complicated, and sometimes straight-up toxic world of friendship. Think your BFF is ride-or-die? Think again—they might just be riding your last nerve. Join me for 30 minutes of unfiltered truth bombs backed by hard science and my own battle scars from a decade in the trenches of sobriety. We’re diving into why your friendships suck (spoiler: you might be the problem), how to spot the real ones, and why cutting toxic pals feels better than a cold beer on a hot day. From Dunbar’s Number to attachment theory, I’m breaking down the psychology of connection with zero fluff and maximum realness. Expect dark humor, hard truths, and a few gut-punches that’ll make you rethink your group chat. 🔥 Why watch? Because life’s too short for friends who ghost you over a $20 Venmo request or “borrow” your ex. Hit play to learn how to build a crew that’s worth your time and ditch the dead weight. Drop a comment with your worst friendship betrayal story—I’m reading every one. Subscribe, like, and share this with that friend you’re about to dump. Let’s get real.