Archive for May, 2013
The Basics of Starting a Friendship: Step One
It sounds simple but making eye contact, smiling, saying hello, and acknowledging someone else, by name, are crucial first steps in starting a friendship.
Frances Ha: A movie about female friendship in black, white and shades of gray
Female friendship is often misportrayed in movies, films and books–probably because of its complexity. That’s why I was thrilled to see Frances Ha, a new indie film that takes a look at a friendship between two women in their late-20s.
Can a friendship on life support be salvaged?
A friendship on life support may have only a slim chance of survival, especially if the friendship doesn’t have a solid foundation or long history.
Our friendship isn’t the same
One of my best friends has changed dramatically in the past year and it’s making me question our friendship.
Friendship: In sickness and in health? Not always
Two friends bond over sickness until one regains her health. Are there magic words to end this troubling friendship?
In the Media – My very cheap day
Kristen Bellstrom, a single New Yorker and an editor at CNN Money, recently wrote an interesting piece about how she found ways to reduce her expenses during the course of a day.
Behind the Scenes: The Friendship Doctor meets Marlo Thomas
In case you’re curious, here’s a behind the scenes account of my meeting with Marlo Thomas.
In the Media: OMG, I sent my friend a ranting text
The Friendship Doctor is interviewed by Alyssa Longobucco of Self Magazine who asks what to do when you’ve made a terrible faux-pas—sending a ranting text about your friend TO her!
‘Single at Heart’ blogger on making friends
Bella DePaulo’s latest post on her “Single at Heart” blog talk is focused on making friends–as she gives a shout-out to the Friendship Doctor.
You’re My ‘Best Friend’: To Say or Not To Say?
Whether or not to disclose depends on WHY you want to tell someoner she’s your best friend.
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