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.
5 Not-So-Simple Rules for Mending A Broken Friendship
Despite the romanticized myth of BFF, the hard truth is that most friendships don’t last forever. In fact, research suggests that when it comes to friendships, there’s a phenomenon somewhat akin to the seven-year itch; half of our friendships change over that time period. Mending a broken friendship isn’t always easy but if the friendship is valuable to you, it’s worth an earnest try
When Friends Let You Down: What to Do Next
When friends let you down, it’s normal to feel hurt and disappointed
How To Break Up With A Friend: The Rules
If you find yourself in a situation where you need to break up with a friend, here are some rules to help you navigate these murky waters.
Dumped Without Explanation: Is There Anything To Do?
A woman feels dumped without explanation by a close friend and wonders how to move on.
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 […]
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.
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