Archive for July, 2007
Celebrating Friendship Day
In 1935, the US Congress proclaimed the first Sunday in August as Friendship Day. The day, which falls on August 5th this year, is intended to celebrate the friendships that enhance our lives and well-being. Fortunately, the day hasn’t been commercialized to the same extent as more popular holidays—unfortunately, that also makes it less well-known. […]
Another argument for May-December friendships
I was interviewing a woman today about my favorite topic: friendship. After we spoke about a miserably fractured friendship that was causing her great pain, she told me that her most successful relationships were with friends, both male and female, who were almost a decade older than herself. “Their wisdom and maturity is something I value,” said Connie. She […]
Survey Update: Responses Top 600!
Your response has been nothing short of remarkable. Over the last six weeks, more than 600 women have shared their stories and responded to the Fractured Friendships Survey. The survey is designed to collect information about the nature and impact of fractured friendships. If you still haven’t taken it, click here to contribute your […]
Intergenerational friendships: The special joys of friendships at different ages and stages
You may have caught the Today Show segment on intergenerational friendships. “Among good friends, age disappears,” commented Meredith Viera.
Friendships that are truly HEART-FELT
If you need another excuse for getting out of a fractured friendship, here it is: Stressful friendships may be bad for your heart.
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