Tag: communication
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.
You’re my ‘best friend’: To say or not to say?
Whether or not to disclose depends on WHY you want to tell someoner she’s your best friend.
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.
The last straw in a friendship that is waning
I think I have a friendship that is waning. I met her at a support group about a year ago for people who want to improve their communication, etc. Oddly, we are not communicating. She had extended herself to me, initially.
Taking friends for granted
It’s easy to inadvertently overlook niceties and take friends for granted. If you value the relationship and someone makes you feel this way, you need to let the person know.
How to avoid losing a friend
It is extremely common for friendships to end simply because two people drift apart as their life circumstances change. In fact, only one in 12 close friendships last over the course of a lifetime.
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
On Life Goes Strong: What NOT to say to a friend
As important as knowing whato stay, it’s equally important to know what NOT to say to a friend. My latest post on the NBC Universal Website Life Goes Strong includes 13 tips on what NOT to say to a friend.
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.
