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A sounding board is essentially someone you could bounce ideas off of.

It can even be a group of people, such as a supportive group of people with shared interests.

These are some of the benefits of having a sounding board:

Did You Know?

A young woman is talking with a female friend about her problem in a cafe. The friend is supportive and understanding.

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Who Can Be Your Sounding Board?

A sounding board can take various shapes and forms.

The advantage is that you get to control who you feel safe sharing your interpersonal joys and struggles with.

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