Coworkers Are NOT Your FRIENDS | They Need NOT Be

Описание: She shared news about her job interview with a coworker. Two days later, her boss knew everything.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. In this video, we're diving into the uncomfortable truth about workplace friendships that nobody wants to talk about. Why do these relationships feel so real but often leave us burned? The answer lies in psychology, research, and a mental model shift that could protect your career AND your peace.

Here's what you'll learn:
Why your brain can only handle 5 close friendships (and what that means for work)
The difference between allies and friends in competitive environments
Why vulnerability at work backfires - especially for women
The "cordial, not confessional" approach to workplace relationships
How to set boundaries without being cold
When coworkers CAN become real friends (hint: timing matters)

This isn't about being cynical. it's about being strategic. Your career and your real friendships will thank you.

Have you ever been burned by a workplace "friend"? Share your story in the comments!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Betrayal Hook
0:18 - The Illusion
0:43 - Competing Interests
1:07 - The Vulnerability Trap
1:33 - Transactional Truth
1:57 - The Right Approach
2:17 - Boundary Blueprint
2:41 - The Exception
3:03 - Protect Your Peace
3:25 - Reframe and Close

REFERENCES:
Robin Dunbar - Dunbar's Number (friendship capacity research)
Harvard Business School - Workplace friendship and strategic networking study
Bren Brown - Research on vulnerability and context
Journal of Applied Psychology - Study on personal disclosure and competence ratings
Adam Grant - Transactional vs. relational trust
Henry Cloud - Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No
Gallup - Workplace friendship survival statistics
Sheryl Sandberg - Lean In

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
"Give and Take" by Adam Grant
"Daring Greatly" by BrenBrown
American Psychological Association - Workplace relationships research