Have you ever had a birthday approaching and, instead of feelings of excitement, you start to feel a sense of apprehension at the prospect of potentially being let down by your friends who, for the last few years, haven’t quite showed up for you in the way you’d hoped?   Birthdays can be a pivotal point in female friendships and, if not managed correctly, can leave you feeling disappointed, let down, and resentful.   In this episode, our resident friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson breaks down some reasons why birthdays can feel like a tense time when it comes to friendships, and offers some advice on how you can minimise any sense of disappointment that you may feel around this time.   And as always, stay tuned for this week’s homework, to help you on your way to better female friendships.    Watch the viral video Danielle references in this episode here   Click here to sign up to Danielle’s weekly newsletter so you can continue to get your Friend Forward fix while the podcast breaks before Season 5!   And make sure you don’t miss Danielle’s exciting surprise in a few months time by subscribing to her YouTube channel here   To explore more of Danielle’s friendship expertise, connect with her at www.instagram.com/daniellebayardjackson and www.betterfemalefriendships.com   Stay updated with the latest episodes and podcast updates at www.instagram.com/friendforward   Book a private coaching session with Danielle before she goes on break for the Summer, at ⁠www.betterfemalefriendships.com/coaching     Join our private ⁠group chat ⁠for extra resources, at https://www.patreon.com/friendforward     Book Danielle to speak at you upcoming conference or event, by emailing info@tellpublicrelations.com