Author Archive: Irene
Author Irene S. Levine, PhD, is The Friendship Doctor, dispensing expert advice on The Friendship Blog.
My Intolerant Friend Who Hates Children
When you have a friend who hates children and is intolerant of your life decisions, it can be tough to sustain a friendship.
My Friend Has Lost Interest In Our Friendship
When a friend has lost interest in a friendship, there is not much to do but move on. Friendships are dynamic and change over time.
My Best Friend Will Not Be Coming To My Wedding
A woman is upset that her friend will not be coming to her wedding after a fallout two years ago and isn’t sure how she should respond.
Guest Post: What Do You Say To A Best Friend Who Has Cancer?
My only clue was that my best friend had started detailing eating healthier foods in our almost daily email correspondence. She called on a Wednesday evening to tell me she had breast cancer and was having a mastectomy on Friday.
When Good Friends Forget Your Birthday
A reader asks what to do when your friends forget your birthday; she feels hurt and resentful and wonders if she should say or do something.
A Woman Asks How To End A Very Long Friendship
There’s no easy way to end a long friendship. Although you’ve decided to set boundaries, it is unlikely that she will be able to change.
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.
Friend With Borderline Personality Disorder Not Keeping Up The Friendship
A woman’s close friend with borderline personality disorder doesn’t seem to be keeping up her side of the friendship.
My Friend Has Borderline Personality Disorder
It can be very stressful to maintain a friendship with someone with a borderline personality disorder. Understanding the disorder can help.
Colleague, Mentor or Friend? How To Avoid Feeling Used
Whether you are a mentor or friend, you may need to set boundaries or you’ll wind up feeling used and depleted of energy.
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