Archive for November, 2011
Dumped: But my friend wants to remain connected — on her terms
When a friend dumps you, she can’t call all the shots… QUESTION Dear Irene, How do you handle a situation where a very dear friend, who also happens to be your friend from work, wants an extended time out and at the same time insists that I should keep on being friends with her […]
Thanksgiving Day – 2011
I hope you’re surrounded by the warmth of family and friends—near and far—and that you are thankful for the bounty at your table. If you are alone, I hope that the day is relaxing and that you are thinking about what you have rather than what you don’t. Each day is a blessing. I was touched […]
My Friend Dumped Me Because She Thinks I Made A Play For Her Husband

A friend thinks her friend has made a play for her husband. The person accused seeks advice on how to repair the lost friendship.
AOL Jobs: I Tattled on a Co-Worker
November 21, 2011 by Rachel Zupek Farrell When you walk past your co-worker’s desk, you notice he’s on Facebook. The next time you walk by, you see he’s on it again. In fact, you start to notice that more often than not, every time you pass your colleague, he’s on Facebook. So, do you […]
Galtime.Com: How to Help Your Daughter Survive a Best Friend Breakup
By Stephanie Betzler, Associate Producer 11/17/11 It has happened to most of us at one point or another. Whether the result of a huge, "Jersey Shore"-style screaming match or a more subtle and gradual distancing, the majority of women have experienced (or witnessed) a best-friend "breakup." Knowing how difficult such situations can be, it […]
Online Resource: What to tell to a friend who has cancer
Some women are so uncomfortable speaking to a friend who has recently been diagnosed with cancer that they respond with avoidance. It’s unfortunate for each of them and for the friendship. The person who was just diagnosed may be struggling with a host of feelings, emotions, and practical problems. Having close friends to count upon […]
Yahoo-Shine – How to Fight Fair with Your Best Friend
By Tyger Danger, GalTime.com November 16, 2011 …Boys are a typical root of female fights, says Professor of psychiatry at the New York University School of Medicine and author of "Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend" Irene S. Levine, PhD. That said, every battle over boyfriends need not be a […]
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