1303: Self-Invited Guest Puts Friendship to the Test | Feedback Friday
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1303: Self-Invited Guest Puts Friendship to the Test | Feedback Friday

Mar 27, 2026 · 1h 35m

About this episode

<p><strong>A narcissistic friend ghosted you for years, then announced he's moving in — rent-free — while you and your fiancée plan a family. It's Feedback Friday!</strong></p><p>And in case you didn't already know it, <strong>Jordan Harbinger</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@JordanHarbinger</a>) and <strong>Gabriel Mizrahi</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/GabeMizrahi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@GabeMizrahi</a>) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at <a href="mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">friday@jordanharbinger.com</a>. Now let's dive in!</p><p><strong>Full show notes and resources can be found here: </strong><a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/1303" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>jordanharbinger.com/1303</strong></a></p><p><strong>On This Week's Feedback Friday:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>If you prefer to board the Dooze Cruise</strong> without following the latest globetrotting adventures of Jordan and Gabe, <strong>skip ahead to around 21 minutes and 20 seconds.</strong></li><li><strong>After two years of radio silence, your old friend from Germany has suddenly resurfaced — not to reconnect, but to <em>announce</em> he's moving into your apartment rent-free while you and your fiancée are trying to start a family.</strong> He didn't ask. He <em>informed</em>. <strong>How do you say "nein" without nuking the friendship?</strong></li><li><strong>Your husband's sister has spent eight years intimidating you, belittling your anxiety, and treating conflict like a competitive sport — all while the family shrugs it off as "just how she is."</strong> Now politics have entered the chat, your husband finally drew a line, and she <em>technically</em> respected it. But <strong>what happens when she inevitably crosses it again?</strong></li><li><strong>Your suburban neighbor "Chad" has turned the cul-de-sac into his personal fiefdom — following people to work, making veiled threats about firearms, and tormenting anyone who crosses his path.</strong> The HOA's useless, the cops seem indifferent, and you're stuck living next to a man with too much free time and zero chill. <strong>What's your move? </strong><em>[Thanks once again to attorney </em><a href="https://www.strachnlaw.com/about-corbin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Corbin Payne</em></a><em> for helping us with this one!]</em></li><li><strong>Recommendation of the Week:</strong> <a href="http://amazon.com/dp/B0G4SDZP8S/?tag=jordanharbing-20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Garmin inReach Mini</strong></a> — a satellite communicator that keeps you connected (and findable) even when you're completely off the grid, with SOS capability and optional search-and-rescue insurance.</li><li><strong>You and your partner are about to tie the knot, you're both carrying grief from losing parents, and you want to build the strongest possible foundation before saying "I do."</strong> You've heard all the usual advice — but <strong>what are the real, practical things couples should do <em>before</em> marriage that nobody talks about?</strong></li><li>Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? <strong>Drop us a line at </strong><a href="mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>friday@jordanharbinger.com</strong></a><strong>!</strong></li><li><strong>Connect with Jordan</strong> on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@JordanHarbinger</a> and Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jordanharbinger</a>.</li><li><strong>Connect with Gabriel</strong> on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/GabeMizrahi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@GabeMizrahi</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabrielmizrahi/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gabrielmizrahi</a>.</li></ul><p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1344999619?mt=2&ls=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here</strong></a><strong> — even one sentence helps! </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Sign up for </strong><a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Six-Minute Networking</strong></a><strong> — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at </strong><a href="https://jordanharbinger.com/course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>jordanharbinger.com/course</strong></a><strong>!</strong></li><li><strong>Subscribe to our once-a-week </strong><a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/news/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Wee Bit Wiser</em></strong></a><strong> newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!</strong></li><li><strong>Do you even Reddit, bro? </strong><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/JordanHarbinger/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Join us at r/JordanHarbinger</strong></a><strong>!</strong></li></ul><p><strong>This Episode Is Brought To You By </strong><a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/deals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Our Fine Sponsors</strong></a><strong>: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Pocket Hose Ballistic: </strong><a href="https://www.ballistichose.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>For two free gifts with purchase of Pocket Hose Ballistic, text harbinger to 64000</strong></a></li><li><strong>Good Chop: </strong><a href="https://goodchop.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>$50 off + free shipping on first order: goodchop.com/podcast, code 50JORDAN</strong></a></li><li><strong>Marathon Rewards: </strong><a href="https://www.marathonarcorewards.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sign up today: marathonrewards.com</strong></a></li><li><strong>Mint Mobile: </strong><a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/jhs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Shop plans at mintmobile.com/jhs</strong></a></li><li><strong>DeleteMe: </strong><a href="https://joindeleteme.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>20% off: joindeleteme.com/jordan, code JORDAN</strong></a></li></ul><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>