Archive for April, 2012
Cosmopolitan Magazine – How To Lock Down a Girl Crush
By Molly Triffin, April 2012 …But how, exactly, do you ask out a girl? "Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that everyone already has plenty of friends," says Irene S. Levine, PhD, professor of psychology at the NYU School of Medicine and author of Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup With Your Best Friend, […]
Sisters Who Aren’t the Best of Friends—Right Now
QUESTION Dear Irene, My sister is two years older than me. We’ve had a pretty good relationship throughout the years although our teen years have really taken a toll. She moved out of the house with my mama and me, and moved in with our dad about a year ago. My mama and my […]
Natural Health Magazine – Making New Friends
By Leslie Goldman March 2012 As a child you were probably warned to stay away from strangers, but for adults that cautionary advice is no longer apropos. "Connecting with new people expands your world, emphasizing what you have in common," explains Irene S. Levine, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the New York University School […]
The Ottawa Citizen – It’s Over
It can be as tough to break up with a friend as breaking up with a lover By Joanne Laucius, The Ottawa Citizen April 5, 2012 ‘True friends stab you in the front," Oscar Wilde supposedly said. That could be why it hurts so much when a friend treats you with scorn, ignores […]
Friendship by the Book: Stuff Every Mom Should Know
Many books on mothering mistakenly focus exclusively on the children. This one has a chapter on meeting other moms.
Guest Post: Don’t Let Money Ruin Your Friendships
Different attitudes towards money and finances can ruin your friendships.
Borrowing Money From A Friend: What Could Have Gone Wrong With This Friendship?
Borrowing money from a friend can put a relationship on shaky grounds. What is worth more, the money or the friendship?
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