Archive for February, 2009
Friendship and Money: She’s fired, you’re not
Any major life change–including an unexpected job loss or other threat to economic security–can increase the risk of a once-close friendship falling apart.
Friendless in Seattle
Why would a middle-aged woman not be able to keep a friend? Read my latest reader query on that topic on The Huffington Post.
Reader Q & A: Unable to let go
QUESTION: Dear Irene, About a year and a half ago I broke up with a friend and I’m still not over it. I was hoping you could offer some insight. I’ve known this girl since 6th grade when she stopped speaking to me over some boy. We became friends again in 7th grade but she […]
Just Do It: Putting a fractured friendship behind you
QUESTION: Hi, A few years ago, I was a roommate with a woman I will call Marta. She found me by looking at rentals in the paper. She was newly divorced and we became fast friends. I introduced her to my extensive group of friends. She moved out after I got engaged. We were […]
For Better or For Worse: Weddings and Friendship – Part II
Marriage is a milestone that often alters a couple’s relationship with each other, as well as with those around them. For the new bride, it can herald profound changes in her relationships with girlfriends. In a recent post (February 9, 2008), I interviewed wedding expert Sharon Naylor about the challenges that planning “the big day” […]
Double Trouble: Losing Two Friends At Once
Losing two friends is one of a series of unfortunate losses; a woman feels lonely, friendless and asks what to do.
Valentine’s Day: Not Just for Lovers
The first handmade Valentine’s Day cards in the 1800s weren’t intended only for lovers. They also celebrated affection between friends and relatives. Esther Howland, one of the pioneers of the greeting card industry in the US, was charmed by an ornate English Valentine she received from a friend. So she began a business of […]
Friendship by the Book: Second Chance by Jane Green
What I enjoyed most about Second Chance by Jane Green was the book’s treatment of weighty issues—and their bearing on female friendships.
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