Category: RESOLVING PROBLEMS
Ex-pat friendships
A common language, customs and culture can help bridge distance but don’t always make for solid ex-pat friendships.
Adult mean girl who is an angel to everyone else
I have a girlfriend who, over the past couple of years, has begun making subtle and insidious personal attacks on me. She is very sneaky and calculating to me but acts “sweet” to everyone else in our group.
Let down by a friend when I needed her most
Last year we had a horrific thing happen in our family. My son, in a drug-induced psychotic episode, killed our daughter-in-law. After that, I was terribly disappointed and let down by a friend.
New on Life Goes Strong: 5 strategies for handling friends who talk too much
Whether it’s a co-worker, neighbor, or best friend, each of us occasionally encounters someone who talks too much. If you feel like cringing or feel the need to escape when you are with someone, you may need to set boundaries to help preserve the relationship.
How to handle a blowup with a friend
When a blowup with a friend seems out of proportion, it may suggest something more is amiss in a friendship.
Putting an end to phone tag
I just recently reconnected with an old teacher of mine after 40 years. I sent her a letter letting her know what a difference she had made in my life and that I would like to see her again
Confused and upset over being rebuffed by a friend at work
My friend has pushed me out of her life recently and I don’t know why. We used to talk about everything, do things together 4-5 times a week, and we always had fun.
I’m having problems with a spinster friend
My spinster best friend is dragging down my love life! We are very close and talk about everything but I’ve noticed over the years that she is NEVER supportive of my relationships with men.
Ultimatums can undermine a friendship
Often it’s hard to stay friends with someone who seems to have different morals or standards than you do. I hope you expressed your misgivings to your friend, and told her how you felt, before you gave her an ultimatum to choose between you and them.
When to let go of a friend
I never did have a large circle of friends so losing friends like this is a huge deal to me. Actually, I tend to hang on to friends that aren’t good for me for longer than I should because it isn’t always easy for me to make new ones.
