Author Archive: Irene
Author Irene S. Levine, PhD, is The Friendship Doctor, dispensing expert advice on The Friendship Blog.
Saying No To A Friend During The Pandemic
It’s always hard to say NO to a friend but especially during a pandemic when your friends are feeling stressed and lonely.
My Friend Wants To Get Together Too Often
When one friend wants to get together more often than another, the situation can wind up making both of them uncomfortable.
Disney Characters Offer Timeless Friendship Lessons
In celebration of International Friendship Day, Disney distills some of the “behind-the-scenes” secrets that inspire long-lasting friendships.
Friendship Day: 6 Ways To Stay Connected During the Pandemic
Because of the vital importance of friendships to our physical and emotional health, here are some ways to stay connected during the pandemic.
Visiting A Friend During The Pandemic: A Good Idea? It Depends.
What considerations should someone make before visiting a friend or attending a gathering of friends? The answer depends on a number of considerations.
My Friend Won’t Wear A Face Mask: What Can I Do?
A reader is upset that her friend won’t wear a face mask when they walk outside and asks what she should do?
Quarantine Fatigue: Single, No Work and No Travel
Like many of us feeling a sense of quarantine fatigue, a 60-year-old reader feels alone while maintaining social distance with no end in sight.
Would Life Be Sweeter In A Coronavirus Bubble? It Depends.
To help allay the isolation and anxieties associated with the pandemic, some people are creating or joining a coronavirus bubble.
How To Make New Friends During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Making new friends can be challenging during the best of times but the coronavirus pandemic has added another layer of complexity.
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?
