Archive for October, 2011
Is it normal to be more interested in girlfriends than guys?
QUESTION Hi Irene, I just stumbled upon this blog today. I want to know whether it’s normal to care more about your girl friends than finding a guy. I’m 25, never had a boyfriend, and simply don’t care about having one (And no, I’m not a lesbian; I’ve always been straight). I mean, it […]
Happen Magazine: 7 Ways to Improve Your Relationship

October 24, 2011 by Laura Schaefer 2. Set aside some time for just you two. "Every couple should have some time during the week that is sacrosanct for them," says Irene S. Levine, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with your Best Friend, "whether it’s a date night or […]
How to Revive a Dormant Friendship
I recently spoke with my friend/writer colleague, Lola Augustine Brown of Best Health Magazine, about some tips for resuscitating a fading or faded friendship. BH: Are there any rules for when you should just leave someone alone or when it is perfectly acceptable to get in touch after the friendship has lain dormant? IL: […]
Best Health: How to Revive a Dormant Friendships
An interview with Dr. Levine focuses on dormant friendships and what you can do to revive them.
Match.com Happen Magazine: How to Be More Social Throughout Your Day

October 24, 2011 By Laura Schaefer Who says that bars and parties are the only places to meet someone? With a few changes to your everyday routine, you’ll soon encounter plenty of fresh new dating prospects before you know it… 6. Use technology to connect with others. There’s nothing that says all your socializing […]
My new friend drinks too much: Should I say something?
Do you think this reader should say something to a new friend who drinks too much?
How friends help us feel confident
Healthy friendships allow us to feel more confident in ourselves. Here’s how…
Pink and Blue :-) The Differences between Male and Female Friendships
When it comes to friendship, the differences between women and men seem to be profound.
Is it okay for me to get my 14-year-old daughter out of this friendship dilemma?
Should this parent intervene in the friendship of her 14-year-old daughter?
The Collegiette’s Ultimate Midterm Survival Guide
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 By Sarah Kahwash Last spring we showed you the best way to rockk your finals. Now that you’ve aced those and taken the summer to recover, collegiettesTM, it’s time to strut your (academic) stuff all over again – with midterms! Here are Her Campus’s tips on how to conquer your […]