Author Archive: Friendship Doc
Can Men And Women Just Be Friends?
After the 1989 blockbuster movie When Harry Met Sally… many were left questioning whether truly platonic relationships are possible. The Friendship Doctor answers the perennial question, “Can men and women just be friends?”
Three Rules for Opposite Sex Friendships
More on can men and women maintain opposite sex friendships: Here are some basic rules that can help…
Best friends: Should Children In Preschool Be Separated From Their Friends?
A preschool teacher separates a child from her best friends, which leads to problems in the classroom and at home.
The Bad Friend: How Can I End My 7-Year-Old Daughter’s Friendship?
Finding ways to handle the “bad friend” dilemma can be challenging but there are more options when your children are young.
Friendship and Aging: Is Losing Interest In Friends An Aging Thing?
Each of my women friends has — or had — good qualities, but ultimately, the positive didn’t outweigh the negative. Is my laziness in trying to make new (better, more compatible) friends an aging thing?
Drained By A Profoundly Depressed Friend
It can be extremely frustrating to deal with a profoundly depressed friend—but bear in mind that depression is a real illness, not a flaw in character.
Dumped By A Friend With No Explanation
Being dumped by a friend is something that happens commonly—but its frequency doesn’t make it less painful. Afterwards, it’s normal to feel hurt and rejected, and to question both your own actions and the authenticity of the friendship.
On Circle Envy: Everyone Can’t Have a Group of Friends
If you are a person who feels even a tinge of circle envy, and there are many reasons why you would, there are still opportunities to forge a sisterhood later in life.
When Is It Disloyal To Talk To A Friend’s Enemy?
I pride myself in being a loyal, good friend. However, recently I have run into a problem. I don’t know how to handle myself in the company of people that my close friends consider their “enemies.”
My Clingy Friend Calls Me Too Often
Having a clingy friend can be stressful and demanding. It may require making some changes, even though it can feel uncomfortable.
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