Tag: BFF
MWF Seeking BFF: Must Live in Chicago
Rachel Bertsche left her oldest and dearest friends behind when she moved to Chicago for love. Now that she’s settled in the Midwest, she’s on the hunt for a new best friend. She says if there were no such thing as online predators, she’d post a want ad on Craigslist: "MWF Seeking BFF: Must live […]
A BFF that has stood the test of time
I don’t recall how I tripped over Jessica Kettle Kechian’s blog, Cougar Tales, but I’m glad I did. I was smitten by one of her posts on friendship. Jessica was gracious to allow me to reprint it here on The Friendship Blog as a guest post. P.S. I think it would be nice if every […]
Chatelaine Magazine discusses the Myth of the BFF
For my Canadian friends and readers especially: An excellent article by Kate Fillion in the January 2010 issue of Chatelaine describes the reasons why your once-BFF can suddenly leave your life. You can read the Chatelaine article in its entirety here.
Bad News: What would you say to Mrs. Tiger Woods if you were her BFF?
What would you say to Elin Nordegren (Mrs. Tiger Woods) if you were her BFF? Bad news can take many forms but the rules of friendship-on how to help a close friend who is dealing with bad stuff-are fairly universal. What would you say to any friend who was experiencing an overwhelming personal problem? […]
No Nonsense tips to help friendships survive the challenges of time and distance
Being a BFF takes effort, especially when friendships are challenged by time and distance. These five tried and true tips were gleaned from insights contained in more than 16,000 essays submitted in the No nonsense® Between Friends Contest. For more information, visit www.nononsense.com. 1. Be invested. It’s going to be a bit harder to […]
The Bad Friend: What’s a mom to do?
Most parents have the unsettling experience of their children bringing home a “bad friend.” Here’s some advice for moms facing this dilemma.
P.S. What I Didn’t Say: An Iterview with Megan McMorris
Portland-based Megan McMorris is the editor of a new anthology, P.S. What I Didn’t Say: Unsent Letters to Our Female Friends
Five tips for mending a tattered friendship
Things just aren’t the way they used to be between you and your BFF. Either you’re bickering, bored or uptight when you’re together. While you used to be attached at the hip, there’s suddenly a wedge between you. What’s a girl to do? 1) Assess what’s going on between you Try to think objectively and […]
Could YOU be a toxic friend? 5 Sure Signs
After a tiff with your BFF, it’s natural to get upset and ask yourself (or a third person), "What’s wrong with her?" That’s because it’s much easier for all of us to recognize blemishes or faults in our friends than it is to look in the mirror. But if you’re finding that you’re having frequent […]
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