Author Archive: Irene
Author Irene S. Levine, PhD, is The Friendship Doctor, dispensing expert advice on The Friendship Blog.
A Friend Who Takes Risks During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Two friends with different views about the risks of the coronavirus. Can they talk? Can they remain friends?
Have A Friend With Coronavirus? What To Say and What Not To Say
Health journalist Sheryl Kraft talks about what to say to a friend with coronavirus and what not to say. She recently recovered from the virus.
The Friendship Blog Is Back! Welcome!
Welcome to the relaunch of The Friendship Blog! As our society grapples with the coronavirus epidemic, now, more than ever, we realize how vital friends and social connections are to our well-being.
Zoom Etiquette For Friends: How Can I Tactfully Turn Down Invitations?
What if you really don’t want to Zoom? How do you turn down invitations without hurting someone else, or being seen as unfriendly or a party pooper?
How Do You Deal With A Friend Who Is Oblivious To Social Distancing?
The term “social distancing” muddies the waters. Instead, friends need to find ways to remain physically distant but stay socially connected.
Caregiving: Making friends after loss
After a man cares for his mother for more than six years, she passes away. Lonely, he asks how to make friends after loss.
When a friend jumps the gun
A friend jumps the gun by inviting a third person to her friend’s home and a woman wonders how she should respond.
A friendship between military wives begins to unravel
While friendships between military wives can have a strong bond, they don’t always last forever.
I can’t stand my best friend’s husband
Her best friend’s husband is a cheat and she can’t stand him.
We planned a trip together and my friend seems to be backing out
Two friends planning a trip together have a communication breakdown.
