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All Articles
What Do You Consider A ‘Friendship Killer’?
When a friend really disappoints or let you down, it can be a friendship killer. There’s no way to forgive or forget
Psych 101: When A Close Friend Is Depressed
It’s depressing to be with a friend who is truly depressed. You may even get weepy yourself. Here are some tips on how to help a depressed friend.
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.
Best Galentine’s Day Gifts for Friends (and anyone else you love)
Looking for novel ideas for the Best Galentine’s Day Gifts for friends? Even a small gift can lift our spirits and bring smiles to our faces.
Left Out Of The Group: A Mom Worries About Her 10-Year-Old Daughter
Her daughter is always left out of the group get-togethers and this mom wonders how she can make things better.
My Daughter Feels Like An Outcast At School: What Should I Do?
The effects of bullying and being treated like an outcast can be long-lasting. A mom wonders how she can help.
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.
Most Popular Posts On The Friendship Blog – 2021
In 2021, a very unusual year (hopefully), these were the top posts on The Friendship Blog (in order) that seemed to resonate most with readers.
Dealing With An Unforgiving Friend
She’s apologized to an unforgiving friend—and hasn’t been forgiven. What should she do next? Here are some suggestions.
How To End A Friendship With A Neighbor
A woman doesn’t know how to end a friendship with a neighbor she can’t stand and worries about the anger likely to ensue.
