Tag: female friendships
Tea Time: A new TV documentary showcasing female friendships
Tea Time is a documentary that offers a glimpse into the female friendships of five older Chilean women.
Plum Beach Island, A Novel by Holly Robinson
Holly Robinson, author of Beach Plum Island, writes about how her friendships keep her writing. Comment to win a free copy of her new book.
Does a ‘best friendship’ need to be a monogamous relationship?
Remember that your relationship with a best friend is unique—and unlike any other relationship that either of you have.
Michelle Obama: First Lady, First Friend
Sleeveless dresses with well-toned arms, sensible but stylish flats, and now what might be a real first: A ‘Girl’s Night In’ at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue during her first days at the White House. Not only is Michelle Obama a first lady with style and panache but by all reports—-she is fiercely loyal to and appreciative […]
Friendless in Seattle
Why would a middle-aged woman not be able to keep a friend? Read my latest reader query on that topic on The Huffington Post.
Reader Q & A: Unable to let go
QUESTION: Dear Irene, About a year and a half ago I broke up with a friend and I’m still not over it. I was hoping you could offer some insight. I’ve known this girl since 6th grade when she stopped speaking to me over some boy. We became friends again in 7th grade but she […]
Valentine’s Day: Not Just for Lovers
The first handmade Valentine’s Day cards in the 1800s weren’t intended only for lovers. They also celebrated affection between friends and relatives. Esther Howland, one of the pioneers of the greeting card industry in the US, was charmed by an ornate English Valentine she received from a friend. So she began a business of […]
She’s Just Not That Into You: Six ways to know when a girlfriend’s a frenemy
He’s Just Not That Into You decodes the rules of heterosexual dating. But the relationship between girlfriends can be just as powerful, irritating, and unfathomable as any relationship with a guy. Here are my six ways for women to recognize when "she’s just not that into you." Read my latest post on HuffPo, SHE’s Just […]
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