Author Archive: Irene
Author Irene S. Levine, PhD, is The Friendship Doctor, dispensing expert advice on The Friendship Blog.
I Am The Needy Friend! A Psychologist’s Advice
A woman is frustrated and feels like “the needy friend” because of the boundaries set by her friend.
Losing Support From a Circle of Friends
A young woman feels excluded from a circle of friends, a second loss after a molar pregnancy, and seeks advice.
When Close Friends Skip Your Child’s Wedding: Navigating the Hurt
A reader feels betrayed after her husband’s best friend missed their daughter’s wedding for a college weekend. The Friendship Doctor offers advice on resentment and forgiveness.
What Not To Say When A Friend Loses A Job
When a friend loses a job, it’s often difficult to know how to offer support. Here are six things that you should not say.
Feeling Worthless Without Any Friends
If you’re without any friends because you don’t feel friend-worthy, you may need to work on yourself first.
7 Tips For Making Friends When You’re Feeling Depressed
Understandably, It’s tough to make friends when you’re feeling depressed but here are some tips from a psychologist to help.
Worried About My Husband’s Friendship With A Coworker
A woman feels unsettled about her husband’s close friendship with a coworker and wonders how she should handle the situation.
The Stuffed Animal Saga: When A Preschooler Misses Their Best Friend
Is your 3-year-old sad after being separated from her preschool best friend? Get expert advice on how to handle their big emotions and understand their reactions.
5 Tips For Making Friends As An Adult with NVLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder)
The Friendship Doctor responds to a reader with NVLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder) by offering five tips for making friends.
Remaining Friends With Friends Who Don’t Reciprocate
Would you remain friends with friends who don’t reciprocate? It is common to feel “used” if you are the only one extending invitations.
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