Tag: communication
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.
Is This Friendship Worth “The Talk”?
Sometimes there’s no point in having “the talk” if a friendship is consistently disappointing and unrewarding.
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.
My Friend Suddenly Shut Me Out Of Her Life
I have a friend that I felt was my best friend. She was in my wedding and we were pretty much attached at the hip. She called me a couple times a day, texted me, hung out with me or talked to me online (Facebook, AIM) almost every day.
Why Am I Attracted to Toxic Friends?
A reader wonders why she gets into relationships with toxic friends.
My Disappointing Maid of Honor
A reader asks what to do. She thinks her disappointing maid of honor doesn’t seem to share her excitement about the wedding?
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
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.
Pandemic-Related Losses: How To Show A Friend You Care
A reader wonders how to respond to friends experiencing pandemic-related losses. QUESTION I have several friends right now who are going through VERY trying situations. In a few instances, I’ve sent people emails expressing my commiseration but I’m wondering what, if anything, to do next when I don’t hear back from them. Do you think […]
We planned a trip together and my friend seems to be backing out
Two friends planning a trip together have a communication breakdown.
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