Tag: forgive
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
Should A Friend Always Forgive?
When it comes to a long-term friendship, there may be more reason to forgive than there is with new acquaintances.
How can I help my 13-year-old daughter get over a friendship breakup?
It’s hard for a young teen to get over a boyfriend breakup but it can be even more painful to lose a best friend. Together, the two losses can be overwhelming for someone of any age.
Grief complicated by the loss of a best friend
QUESTION Dear Irene, My best friend and I had a major falling out 4½ years ago shortly after the death of my two-year-old son. At the time I was so deep in grief and my judgment so impaired that I did not apologize for behavior on my part that led to our breakup. It […]
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 […]
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