Archive for January, 2008
Singled Out (Part I of 2): Friendship among singles
Earlier today, I was very pleased to interview Dr. Bella DePaulo about friendship and the single woman. Dr. DePaulo is a social psychologist living in Summerland, CA., and the author of Singled Out: How Singles Are Stereotyped, Stigmatized, and Ignored, and Still Live Happily Ever After. She blogs for the Huffington Post, and has published […]
The company we keep: Do our BFFs define us?
Two more celebrity pairings this week reinforce the notion that people define us by the company we keep.
Friendship and forgiveness
All female friendships, even very close ones, hold the potential for disappointment and hurt. It is common for unexpected and unfortunate lapses to occur (as opposed to consistent patterns of toxic behaviors—which also occur!). A friend may have been insensitive to your feelings, forgotten your special birthday, failed to be there when you needed her, […]
Preteen Worries: My family, my friends and me
Preteens tend to worry. Why? As they’re simultaneously growing into awkward new bodies and tackling the social challenges of middle school, they’re also victims of the emotional roller coaster created by their fluctuating hormones. With these stressors, it’s a difficult time for kids well as their parents. Preteens tend to be tight-lipped—preferring to share secrets […]
Making Friendships Stick
Women are: Daughters, girlfriends, sisters, mothers, lovers, wives, workers, students, caregivers and FRIENDS! The significance and order of these roles vary according to the person and change over time. In a 24/7 society, where multi-tasking is not only expected but often demanded, it’s not surprising that even the best of female friendships sometimes get short […]
