Overview

Is All Fair In Friendship And Employment?

Summary: In this post, Steve feels betrayed after a long-time friend he started dating applied for a job he interviewed for. Irene validates his hurt, explaining that competing without open communication or consideration damages trust. She cautions that failing to address this issue signals potential trouble for their romantic future.

Working With Friends: A Double-Edged Sword

Working with friends can be complicated but if you have a problem with a work colleague, try to stay calm and make the best of your job.

Friendship: The Importance of Showing Up

Terri’s friend, Amy, doesn’t show up when she needs her. She feels her friendship with Amy is one-sided and wonders how to end it,

5 Tips for Handling A Friend Who Talks Incessantly

Have you ever sat down for lunch with a friend who talks non-stop—without giving you the slightest chance to get a word in edgewise? You begin to feel like you turned on a TV set, helplessly trying to interact with a very boring re-run.

Should You Tell A Friend The Truth about Breaking Up? Not Always

A reader wonders if she should tell the truth about breaking up. Sometimes it may be kinder and easier to drift apart.

I Am The Needy Friend! A Psychologist’s Advice

A woman is frustrated and feels like “the needy friend” because of the boundaries set by her friend.

Is This Friendship Worth “The Talk”?

Sometimes there’s no point in having “the talk” if a friendship is consistently disappointing and unrewarding.

6 Strategies For Handling A Needy Friend, By A Psychologist

There’s a big difference between a needy friend and a friend-in-need. When a friendship is consistently one-sided, it can weigh you down.

Losing Support From a Circle of Friends

A young woman feels excluded from a circle of friends, a second loss after a molar pregnancy, and seeks advice.

Friendship and Forgiveness

If you have invested your time and emotions in a close friendship, it’s easy to feel disappointed, and forgiveness can seem beyond reach.