Author Archive: Irene
Author Irene S. Levine, PhD, is The Friendship Doctor, dispensing expert advice on The Friendship Blog.
Unable To Make Friends: I Feel Like A Failure
A 61-year-old woman has no friends and feels like a total failure. She feels stuck in bed and stuck in her situation.
What Should The Borrowing Policy Be Between Friends?
A reader asks about the etiquette of “borrowing policy” between friends. A friend who asked to borrow something from her got upset when her request was turned down.
Remaining On Friendly Terms When Neighbors Ask To Borrow Your Stuff
A single woman feels used when her neighbors ask to borrow her expensive snowblower each winter and doesn’t know what to say.
Friend Poaching: How Do I Handle Feeling Left Out?
Friend poaching occurs when someone introduces two friends and they form a relationship that excludes you. Ouch!
Setting Boundaries With Neighbors
A woman asks about setting boundaries with neighbors who are impinging on her personal time and space.
My Friend Is Acting Distant And Is Giving Me The Cold Shoulder
If a friend is acting distant, giving you the cold shoulder and you care about the friendship, it makes sense to find out what’s going on.
Getting Over A Friendship With A Next-Door Neighbor
A woman asks what to do after a friendship with a next-door neighbor goes sour and she has to come face-to-face with her all the time.
Friendship and The Only Child: Dispelling The Myths
Dr. Newman’s groundbreaking new book, Just One: The New Science, Secrets & Joy of Parenting an Only Child, provides information and advice for parents.
Is There Anything Wrong With Dating My Friend’s Ex?
Dating a friend’s ex is always tricky and is probably best to avoid.
Abandoned By Friends After Death Of A Partner
After the death of a partner, a man says his friends have scattered to the wind. He wonders how to respond.
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