Archive for February, 2011
MSNBC – Ladies, how your girlfriends can ruin your credit
MSNBC Personal Finance by Gina Roberts-Grey Are your best ‘frenemies’ pushing your finances over the brink? According to the Beatles, "a little help from your friends" is a good thing, but maybe not so much if they encourage you to spend yourself into debt. …"Friends give us advice and act as sound boards […]
Slate: Lucinda Rosenfeld gives a nod to The Friendship Doctor
February 22, 2010 Lucinda Rosenfeld in her column Friend or Foe ….As for reading up on the topic before you try it yourself, check out the Friendship Blog by Irene Levine, Ph.D. And remember: There are as many types of women as there are lettuce leaves. Be yourself, and be friendly and open. In […]
Help me deal with a Drama Queen
A reader asks for advice on how to handle a drama queen in her group of friends. QUESTION Hi Irene, I am in an awkward situation with a friend whom I’ll call Carla and don’t know how to handle it. She’s noticed that I’ve been pulling away and wants to get together to talk. We […]
Her Campus: How to avoid spending too much time with your boyfriend
How to Avoid Spending Too Much Time With Your Boyfriend Tuesday, February 22, 2011 By Rebekah Meiser …As a single girl throughout most of my college years, I’ve watched friends lose themselves in a new relationship. I was always there for them after it ended (or after the honeymoon stage wore off) but I […]
When good friends turn toxic – Herald Sun (Australia)
by Cheryl Critchley Herald Sun (Australia) Februar 21, 2011 NEEDY friends can be just as draining as a bad romantic relationship These emotional leeches call or text at all hours expecting instant attention, droning on about their endless woes without a thought for yours. Everything must be dropped when they need to talk or […]
Worth Reading: First-Class Friends
An article by Parmy Olson in Forbes Business (2/02/11) tells how architect Gene Kohn became a master of hobnobbing in midair. Even if you fly economy—or don’t fly at all—the article shows how people can make friends wherever they happen to sit. Do you have break-the-ice questions? Are you comfortable starting up a conversation? […]
