# ASK EMMA: Give yourself the ick

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Podcast: [too much.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/too-much-7181927)
Published: 2026-06-02T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week's ASK EMMA is probably one of her most brutal yet. What started with a question about feeling lonely when all your friends are in relationships, somehow spirals into a full-blow decent down the rabbit hole about self-worth, friendship breakups, situationships, closure, second chances, birthday existential crises, and why some of the loneliest people aren't actually single at all. Emma answers audience questions giving big sister advice on why we think we're behind in life, why "right person, wrong time" is usually just a cuter way of saying "wrong person," and the uncomfortable truth about staying connected to people we've already outgrown. She shares her thoughts on emotional availability, hyper-independence, dating after heartbreak, and the difference between being chosen and simply kept on the f*cking back burner. Equal parts reality check and pep talk, this episode is a reminder that your life is not on hold just because something — or someone — you wanted hasn't happened yet. EPISODE SPONSORS: Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Visit OneSkin.co/toomuch for 15% with code toomuch Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/toomuch to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. Get 15% off all orders with code TOOMUCH at Schedule35.co For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com ⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠ !! Follow Too Much: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Emma: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privac…

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