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.
Shy All My Life: Will It Just Go Away?
A young woman writes “I’ve been shy all my life.” She wonders whether those feelings will ever go away on their own.
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 […]
When A Friend is Unreliable: You Can’t Count on Her!
When a friend is unreliable, it can be very disappointing, and consistently breaking appointments can be a friendship-killer
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.
Recent Posts
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 […]
Psych 101: When A Close Friend Is Depressed
It’s depressing to be with a friend who is truly depressed. You may even get weepy yourself. Here are some tips on how to help a depressed friend.
Resurrecting A Friendship With A Son’s Girlfriend
An adult son’s girlfriend is angry at his mother, who once was her friend, after a conflict between them. The mom asks for advice.
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