In an episode of “The Catholic Gentleman,” John Heinen, Sam Guzman, and Devin Schadt discuss how relationships and friendships can help us become better people or drag us down spiritually.
Schadt discusses how human relationships have been broken since the fall of Man and how we constantly struggle to understand each other. Nowadays, we’re all about social media and superficial connections, making it hard to have real, meaningful human connections. We’ve lost touch with what’s important because we’re too busy liking and sharing stuff online.
The folks on the show suggest that we should consider if our relationships are helping us to get closer to God. They recommend using the “Three B’s” – breaks, boundaries, and barriers – when dealing with unhealthy relationships.
Heinen emphasizes the importance of pauses in relationships, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining one’s identity and fostering genuine love for others. Guzman stresses the significance of establishing boundaries to safeguard against harm and manipulation, rooted in the Gospel’s call to love oneself.
Guzman further asserts that setting up barriers is crucial in preventing oneself from being actively abused by others, emphasizing that sacrificial love does not entail enduring abuse.
In the end, they give some advice on how to deal with toxic relationships. They suggest praying, fasting, and working on yourself to create healthier and more fulfilling connections.
Source: ChurchPop
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