Tips For Making Friends At A New School
A young reader wants to be popular at her new school. Here are 10 common sense rules for making new friends at school.
Most Popular Posts On The Friendship Blog – 2021
In 2021, a very unusual year (hopefully), these were the top posts on The Friendship Blog (in order) that seemed to resonate most with readers.
A message from the Friendship Doctor on International Friendship Day
This post about International Friendship Day is reprinted from the archives of The Friendship Blog.
Feeling Left Out Of A Group Of Families
A woman winds up feeling left out of a multi-family friendship. While relationships like this one can be fulfilling, they are also far more complicated to maintain than ordinary friendships.
Struggling With An Ambivalent Friendship
A woman is upset about an ambivalent friendship. Here are some tips to recognize and react to an ambivalent friendship.
Regaining Trust In A Friendship: Is It Possible?
Regaining trust in a friendship is possible if the relationship has a strong foundation and people discuss the alleged breach.
Dumped Without Explanation: Is There Anything To Do?
A woman feels dumped without explanation by a close friend and wonders how to move on.
What Do You Consider A ‘Friendship Killer’?
When a friend really disappoints or let you down, it can be a friendship killer. There’s no way to forgive or forget
My Daughter Feels Like An Outcast At School: What Should I Do?
The effects of bullying and being treated like an outcast can be long-lasting. A mom wonders how she can help.
Blue Christmas: When Red and Green Make Blue
The last time I heard the words “Blue Christmas,” they were crooned by Elvis.
How To Say No To A Friend: It’s Never Easy
Saying NO can unravel a friendship but sometimes there’s no way around it. Here are some basic tips on how to say NO to a friend.
Not Just Friends Anymore: A Disappointed Co-Worker
They’re not just friends anymore. A guy is disappointed by his co-worker and can’t imagine why she’s keeping him at a distance.
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Resolving Tension Between Friends
How do you handle tension between friends? A reader, who has reached her boiling point, asks what to do to resolve the problem.
Handling Pushy Overbearing Friends
A reader asks how to deal with pushy overbearing friends that make her feel like she’s pushed into a corner. QUESTION Hi Dr. Irene,A few years ago, my husband and I met another couple in a community group. We’re not especially close to Jim and Libby but we have enjoyed going out for dinner with […]
How To Deal With A Flaky Friend
Do you have an unreliable, flaky friend? It’s a pretty common complaint I hear about from readers and even among my own friends. And it’s something that often frays friendships and even ends them entirely. What is a flaky friend? A flaky friend is someone who tends to be unreliable and unpredictable. In short, you […]
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