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In the Media – On Bullying (in Spanish)

La Amistad de Los Ninos en Tempos Revueltos (in Spanish) (From the Chilean Universal Radio) Que es mejor que conozcan a más personas. Que eso neutraliza el bullying. Que les da seguridad, mejores habilidades sociales y más redes de apoyo a futuro. Y que en caso de que se rompa la amistad, no quedarán dañados ni vulnerables. [...]

Ending a friendship nicely

I am writing for help with ending a friendship nicely. I met a friend at a playground three years ago and the friendship started because she was moving to the area and we both had sons the same age.

Ditched by a gay friend when I started dating

It’s not uncommon for a gay friend or straight friend to feel threatened when a close friend falls in love with someone else but extreme possessiveness can be a friendship killer.

Ex-pat friendships

A common language, customs and culture can help bridge distance but don’t always make for solid ex-pat friendships.

The basics of starting a friendship: Step one

It sounds simple but making eye contact, smiling, saying hello, and acknowledging someone else, by name, are crucial first steps in starting a friendship.

The Bad Friend: How can I end my 7-year-old daughter’s friendship?

Finding ways to handle the “bad friend” dilemma can be challenging but there are more options when your children are young.

Frances Ha: A movie about female friendship in black, white and shades of gray

Female friendship is often misportrayed in movies, films and books–probably because of its complexity. That’s why I was thrilled to see Frances Ha, a new indie film that takes a look at a friendship between two women in their late-20s.

Can a friendship on life support be salvaged?

A friendship on life support may have only a slim chance of survival, especially if the friendship doesn’t have a solid foundation or long history.

Our friendship isn’t the same

One of my best friends has changed dramatically in the past year and it’s making me question our friendship.

Friendship: In sickness and in health? Not always

Two friends bond over sickness until one regains her health. Are there magic words to end this troubling friendship?