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When Someone Has An Emotional Problem: Does That Change The Rules of Friendship?

Published: August 31, 2021 | Last Updated: August 24, 2022 By | 18 Replies Continue Reading
When Someone Has An Emotional Problem: Does That Change The Rules of Friendship?

A woman is worn out from dealing with a friend with an emotional problem and asks for advice on what to do.

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Disappearing Acts: When Friends Are Gone After a Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder

Published: August 19, 2021 | Last Updated: April 22, 2022 By | 8 Replies Continue Reading
Disappearing Acts: When Friends Are Gone After a Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder

Someone loses her friends after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and cuts her off completely. She asks how to handle this?

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My Friend Is Acting Distant And Is Giving Me The Cold Shoulder

Published: August 10, 2021 | Last Updated: January 24, 2023 By | 32 Replies Continue Reading
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.

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Is It Disloyal To Talk To A Friend’s Enemy?

Published: August 1, 2021 | Last Updated: August 1, 2021 By | 28 Replies Continue Reading
Is It Disloyal To Talk To A Friend’s Enemy?

I pride myself in being a loyal, good friend. However, recently I have run into a problem. I don’t know how to handle myself in the company of people that my close friends consider their “enemies.”

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Slowly Being Excluded From An Adult Clique: What Could Have Happened?

Published: July 26, 2021 | Last Updated: February 11, 2023 By | 307 Replies Continue Reading
Slowly Being Excluded From An Adult Clique: What Could Have Happened?

I am looking for some advice on adult female friendship cliques. If the group matters, it’s best to find out why.

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My Clingy Friend Calls Me Too Often

Published: July 25, 2021 | By | 24 Replies Continue Reading
My Clingy Friend Calls Me Too Often

Having a clingy friend can be very stressful and demanding. You need to decide whether you want to keep the friendship on the same track or make some changes.  QUESTION Hi Irene, My clingy friend calls me too often, a minimum of ten times per day! I have done the whole “I’m busy, my grandson […]

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The Trauma Queen Always Has A Calamity To Share

Published: July 21, 2021 | Last Updated: July 21, 2021 By | Reply Continue Reading
The Trauma Queen Always Has A Calamity To Share

A group of women doesn’t know how to handle a “trauma queen” amongst them who consistently dominates conversations with her problems.

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My Friend Is Avoiding Me: What Can I Do?

Published: July 13, 2021 | Last Updated: July 13, 2021 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading
My Friend Is Avoiding Me: What Can I Do?

When a close friend is avoiding you, it’s hard not to take it personally but that may not be the case. Try to find out what might be causing her to withdraw.

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Friendship Trends: 9 Ways The Pandemic Has Changed Our Friendships

Published: March 22, 2021 | Last Updated: March 2, 2022 By | 3 Replies Continue Reading
Friendship Trends: 9 Ways The Pandemic Has Changed Our Friendships

The pandemic has changed our friendships. Here are 9 pandemic friendship trends culled from members of “The Friendship Blog Connection.”

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When Exchanging Gifts Feels Awkward

Published: December 27, 2020 | Last Updated: December 27, 2020 By | 3 Replies Continue Reading
When Exchanging Gifts Feels Awkward

During the pandemic, even exchanging gifts with friends can feel strange when everything else seems to be topsy-turvy. 

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