Tag: friendship advice
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.
Getting comfortable with a new circle of friends
I am a 25-year-old woman who recently moved and made a new circle of friends. I love all of these girls and they’ve really welcomed me into their group with open arms. Because they’re been a tight-knit group for so long, the four of them have inside jokes and memories they love to talk about, which I was obviously not around for.
My clingy friend calls me too often
Having a clingy friend can be very stressful and demanding. You need to decide whether you want to keep the friendship on the same track or make some changes. QUESTION Hi Irene, My friend calls a minimum of ten times per day! I have done the whole “I’m busy, my grandson is here, late for [...]
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 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.
Friendship by the Book: Surviving Female Friendships
Surviving Female Friendships: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is a new book Nicole Zangara, MSW.
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
Three rules for opposite sex friendships
More on can men and women maintain opposite sex friendships: Here are some basic rules that can help…
Can men and women just be friends?
After the 1989 blockbuster movie When Harry Met Sally… many were left questioning whether truly platonic relationships are possible. The Friendship Doctor answers the perennial question, “Can men and women just be friends?”
