Archive for October, 2009

When A Friend Wants More Than Friendship

Published: October 30, 2009 | Last Updated: September 15, 2023 By | Reply Continue Reading

It’s not unusual for platonic relationships to turn into something different or something more. Whenever this happens, regardless of gender, it can lead to misunderstandings if both people aren’t on the same page. When two female friends are involved, the potential awkwardness is compounded exponentially because the experience is less common and less talked about. […]

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Best Friends Forever showcased in NASW newsletter

Published: October 27, 2009 | Last Updated: October 27, 2009 By | Reply Continue Reading

Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend was featured in the Fall newsletter of the National Association of Science Writers (NASW), of which Dr. Levine is a long-standing member.

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Guest Speaker – NYU Journalism Course

Published: October 27, 2009 | Last Updated: November 5, 2009 By | Reply Continue Reading

Mock press conference with the author of Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend

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Breaking up is hard to do: Talk at Greenburgh Public Library

Published: October 27, 2009 | Last Updated: October 27, 2009 By | Reply Continue Reading

October 24, 2009 Gannett Journal News   Meet bestselling author Irene S. Levine at the Greenburgh Public Library as  she discusses her latest book, “Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup With Your Best Friend” at 7 p.m. Drawing from her own research and the personal stories of more than 1,500 women, Dr. Levine explores the […]

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Why Breaking Up Is SO Hard To Do

Published: October 25, 2009 | Last Updated: August 22, 2022 By | 14 Replies Continue Reading
Why Breaking Up Is SO Hard To Do

Breaking up is so hard to do because friendships often extend beyond the two friends. Here are some tips for ending a friendship with grace.

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Selma’s Thursday Afternoon Book Group

Published: October 24, 2009 | Last Updated: October 24, 2009 By | Reply Continue Reading

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Cision Navigator announces PT Friendship Doctor Blog

Published: October 24, 2009 | Last Updated: October 25, 2009 By | Reply Continue Reading

Psychology Today starts Friendship Doctor blog 10/23/2009 Psychology Today has launched The Friendship Doctor, a blog that discusses friendship with the help of Dr. Irene Levine, a psychologist and professor of psychiatry. It offers readers a place to exchange experiences and Dr. Levine provides solutions to questions and issues. Contact 212-260-7210 for further information.

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The little lie that snowballed

Published: October 23, 2009 | Last Updated: January 26, 2013 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading

I’m 28 years old and a TV journalist. About 3 years ago, I met another female reporter to whom I took an instant liking and we became close friends. At the outset, I felt deeply for her and she grew to like me, too. We hung out together, vacationed together, and I loved doing things for her. Although we had disagreements, there was no professional rivalry or backstabbing between us.

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Live radio interview NY 106.7FM

Published: October 23, 2009 | Last Updated: October 23, 2009 By | Reply Continue Reading

An hour long interview with The Friendship Doctor

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Christine Nagy’s live one-hour interview with Dr. Levine to air this Sunday morning 10/25 at 7AM

Published: October 23, 2009 | Last Updated: September 8, 2016 By | Reply Continue Reading

“This week on Get Connected our guest will be Dr. Irene Levine, psychologist, professor at NYU Medical School, and author of Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend. Dr. Levine will focus on women’s friendships and why they are such an integral part of women’s lives, also knowing when it’s time to […]

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