Time: 12.00 - 1.30pm (GMT / UK time)

Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026

Location: Online via Zoom

Learn how to overcome the slow drain of friendships which take more than they give back. With practical tools from a leading expert.

If you...

• Are always the one who reaches out first.
• Are the one who remembers birthdays, suggests plans, follows up.
• Are usually the one checking in, asking how they are, making sure everyone's okay

...and yet somehow, you feel lonelier inside these friendships than you did before you were in them, then this workshop is for you.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone — and you're not imagining it.

***Get my '8 types of one-sided friendship' guide now!***

One-sided friendships are one of the most common - and most painful - friendship struggles that thoughtful, kind, loyal people face. Sometimes it's about mismatched communication styles, unclear expectations, overwhelm, or patterns we've accidentally created without realising it. Sometimes, it's much more unpleasant - that we really are being taken for granted by the other person.

The painful truth is that you're doing all the work, and nobody seems to notice.

It's not just tiring. It's heartbreaking. You show up. You care. You invest. And in return, you get silence when you need support. Forgotten milestones, uncelebrated achievements. The slow, dawning realisation that if you stopped reaching out, these friendships would simply disappear.

In this workshop, we'll explore why friendships can feel so unbalanced, what's really going on beneath the surface, and - most importantly - what you can actually do to shift the dynamic without feeling like you're issuing ultimatums or playing games.

You'll leave with practical strategies for creating more reciprocal relationships, plus clarity on when a friendship is worth the effort to rebalance, and when it might be time to redirect your energy elsewhere.

This 90-minute workshop will help you:

• Understand why caring people end up in one-sided dynamics — and how to stop the pattern
• Recognise the real signs of friendship imbalance (it's not just about who texts first)
• Identify which friendships are worth investing in and which are quietly draining you
• Learn practical strategies to rebalance existing friendships without confrontation or drama
• Build the confidence to ask for what you need without feeling demanding or needy
• Create a friendship approach that honours your generosity without leaving you exhausted

This workshop is for you if:

• You're tired of being everyone's emotional support but having no one show up for you
• You feel guilty for wanting reciprocity because 'good friends shouldn't keep score'
• You're wondering if it's too late to fix friendships that have become unbalanced
• You want friendships where you feel seen, not just useful

How To Access

You have two ticketing options to access this event.

General admission - get full access to the workshop, plus the event recording and exclusive resources (workbooks, guides, toolkits).

VIP - get full access to the workshop, recording and exclusive resources, PLUS two live small group coaching sessions with Hannah after the event ends to help you turn theory into practice and start feeling more empowered and in control in your friendships. Please note that coaching sessions will be held during working hours in the GMT / UK time zone, with details sent out after purchase.

What To Expect

You'll be welcomed in to a safe, inclusive space full of people on the same learning journey as you. After a short introduction, we'll kick off! This session includes taught content as well as opportunities for discussion and Q&A. You can participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable - listen with your camera off, chime in on the chat, or share your questions and experiences on camera. You're in control, and there's no pressure to do or say more than you want to.

Who Are These Events For?

Dare To Belong® events are open to anyone interested in learning more about friendship & connection in safe, welcoming space! They tend to attract thoughtful, reflective, independent types - most of whom are aged over 30 - people who like deep / interesting conversations, and prefer to connect in more stereotypically introverted / lower-key ways. But you don't have to be this demographic to attend - if the topic sounds interesting and useful to you, then you are very welcome!

What If I Want To Come To More Events Like This?

How wonderful! You can check back here for future events, or you can sign up for Hannah's newsletter for weekly updates on what's happening. If you're planning to attend more than one event, you may want to explore monthly or annual events passes, which reduce the cost per event as well as giving you access to The Friendshift Circle private membership community and our growing learning library.

Your Facilitator

Hannah Carmichael OBE is a leading friendship and connection coach with years of experience helping thoughtful, kind, independent people build meaningful friendships that last. As a reformed 'awkward type,' Hannah loves nothing more than seeing those she works with find the confidence to be their authentic selves while building vibrant, wholehearted connections into their lives.

Testimonial

"I didn't realise how much I was over-functioning in my friendships until Hannah named it. This workshop gave me permission to stop carrying relationships on my own — and practical tools to actually do something about it."

How do I join?

You can pay for this event as a one-off, or you can buy an events pass which will give you access to all events while you are signed up, as well my private Friendshift Circle community, which includes additional fortnightly events which aren't advertised publicly.

Find out more about monthly and annual events passes on the events page.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT WILL BE RECORDED. A GALLERY RECORDING (main speaker + slides) WILL BE SHARED WITH PAYING PARTICIPANTS BY EMAIL, AND WILL ALSO BE SAVED TO OUR PRIVATE LEARNING LIBRARY (ACCESSIBLE BY MEMBERS OF THE FRIENDSHIFT CIRCLE). SELECTED CLIPS MAY BE SHARED - WITH YOUR PERMISSION - ON SOCIAL MEDIA. BY PURCHASING ACCESS TO THIS EVENT, YOU ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT THESE TERMS.