The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships
Tired of one-sided friendships that still leave you feeling lonely? Make the shift to life-giving friendships.

Friendships should build us up, not leave us scrambling to prove our worth. But in a culture obsessed with popularity—it’s easy to settle for shallow friendships that take more than they give. 

The good news is that meaningful friendships with sisters you can lean on anytime are possible. Author, podcast host, and speaker Grace Valentine shows you how this is possible with twelve powerful truths to help you rethink the way you connect with others. As someone who has been in the low-lows and high-highs of friendships—from saying goodbye to friendships that were stuck or one-sided, to uprooting her whole life and starting over in finding community, to nurturing long-distance friendships—Valentine knows what it takes to make good friends and to be a good friend. 

When you build better friends—with people who help you become the best version of yourself in every way—you become better, get to know God better, and experience confidence in who He made you to be. As you do, you’ll discover the joy that comes from being a blessing to others and shining the love of Christ to those around you. Whether you’re ready to level up your current friendships or start fresh, The Better Friend gives you the tools you need to build life-giving connections for any season.
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The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships
Tired of one-sided friendships that still leave you feeling lonely? Make the shift to life-giving friendships.

Friendships should build us up, not leave us scrambling to prove our worth. But in a culture obsessed with popularity—it’s easy to settle for shallow friendships that take more than they give. 

The good news is that meaningful friendships with sisters you can lean on anytime are possible. Author, podcast host, and speaker Grace Valentine shows you how this is possible with twelve powerful truths to help you rethink the way you connect with others. As someone who has been in the low-lows and high-highs of friendships—from saying goodbye to friendships that were stuck or one-sided, to uprooting her whole life and starting over in finding community, to nurturing long-distance friendships—Valentine knows what it takes to make good friends and to be a good friend. 

When you build better friends—with people who help you become the best version of yourself in every way—you become better, get to know God better, and experience confidence in who He made you to be. As you do, you’ll discover the joy that comes from being a blessing to others and shining the love of Christ to those around you. Whether you’re ready to level up your current friendships or start fresh, The Better Friend gives you the tools you need to build life-giving connections for any season.
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The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships

The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships

by Grace Valentine
The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships

The Better Friend: 12 Truths to Shift from Shallow and One-Sided Connections to Vibrant Friendships

by Grace Valentine

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Tired of one-sided friendships that still leave you feeling lonely? Make the shift to life-giving friendships.

Friendships should build us up, not leave us scrambling to prove our worth. But in a culture obsessed with popularity—it’s easy to settle for shallow friendships that take more than they give. 

The good news is that meaningful friendships with sisters you can lean on anytime are possible. Author, podcast host, and speaker Grace Valentine shows you how this is possible with twelve powerful truths to help you rethink the way you connect with others. As someone who has been in the low-lows and high-highs of friendships—from saying goodbye to friendships that were stuck or one-sided, to uprooting her whole life and starting over in finding community, to nurturing long-distance friendships—Valentine knows what it takes to make good friends and to be a good friend. 

When you build better friends—with people who help you become the best version of yourself in every way—you become better, get to know God better, and experience confidence in who He made you to be. As you do, you’ll discover the joy that comes from being a blessing to others and shining the love of Christ to those around you. Whether you’re ready to level up your current friendships or start fresh, The Better Friend gives you the tools you need to build life-giving connections for any season.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780593601372
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication date: 03/11/2025
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 5.19(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

Grace Valentine is a speaker, TEDx speaker, co-host of the Water into Wine podcast, and the author of five books, including Am I Enough? She’s a contributing writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Live Original. Valentine grew up near New Orleans and graduated from Baylor University with a degree in journalism. She now lives in Atlanta and is earning a degree at Asbury Theological Seminary. Her mission is to show others that Christianity is an adventure worth living.
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