Category: RESOLVING PROBLEMS
Setting Boundaries With Neighbors
A woman asks about setting boundaries with neighbors who are impinging on her personal time and space.
Best Friend: What Does That Mean?
What does it mean if you consider someone a best friend and find out that they don’t put you in the same league?
A Hot and Cold Friendship: Is It Worth Keeping?
A young woman is upset by a hot and cold friendship that doesn’t feel satisfying because it’s so unpredictable. QUESTION Hi Dr. Irene, I have a hot and cold friendship with someone I met a couple of years ago during my second year as a university student. It may also be called an ambivalent friendship. […]
5 Not-So-Simple Rules for Mending A Broken Friendship
Despite the romanticized myth of BFF, the hard truth is that most friendships don’t last forever. In fact, research suggests that when it comes to friendships, there’s a phenomenon somewhat akin to the seven-year itch; half of our friendships change over that time period. Mending a broken friendship isn’t always easy but if the friendship is valuable to you, it’s worth an earnest try
When Friends Let You Down: What to Do Next
When friends let you down, it’s normal to feel hurt and disappointed
Struggling With An Ambivalent Friendship
A woman is upset about an ambivalent friendship. Here are some tips to recognize and react to an ambivalent friendship.
Regaining Trust In A Friendship: Is It Possible?
Regaining trust in a friendship is possible if the relationship has a strong foundation and people discuss the alleged breach.
How To Deal With A Flaky Friend
Do you have an unreliable, flaky friend? It’s a pretty common complaint I hear about from readers and even among my own friends. And it’s something that often frays friendships and even ends them entirely. What is a flaky friend? A flaky friend is someone who tends to be unreliable and unpredictable. In short, you […]
Resurrecting A Friendship With A Son’s Girlfriend
An adult son’s girlfriend is angry at his mother, who once was her friend, after a conflict between them. The mom asks for advice.
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.
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