Tag: Friends

Blue Christmas: When Red and Green Make Blue

Published: December 7, 2021 | Last Updated: December 7, 2021 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
Blue Christmas: When Red and Green Make Blue

The last time I heard the words “Blue Christmas,” they were crooned by Elvis.

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Annoyed when friends ask about your holiday plans?

Published: December 8, 2016 | Last Updated: February 10, 2017 By | 12 Replies Continue Reading
Annoyed when friends ask about your holiday plans?

A reader doesn’t know what to say when friends ask about her holiday plans.

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Leaving a program that doesn’t feel like a good fit for making friends

Published: December 2, 2016 | Last Updated: February 10, 2017 By | 3 Replies Continue Reading

A woman diagnosed with autism feels like the learning disabilities day program she attends isn’t a good fit.

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Staying home from school to avoid friends

Published: July 1, 2016 | Last Updated: July 1, 2016 By | Reply Continue Reading

A student staying home from school can’t quite understand her feelings.

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In the Media – Five Friends Every Stay-at-Home Mom Needs (Lifezette)

Published: June 27, 2016 | Last Updated: June 27, 2016 By | Reply Continue Reading
In the Media – Five Friends Every Stay-at-Home Mom Needs (Lifezette)

Writing on the website Lifezette, my friend and colleague Cherie Burbach discusses the importance of friendships for stay-at-home moms.

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Friends with different political views

Published: June 26, 2016 | By | 21 Replies Continue Reading
Friends with different political views

Is it possible to remain friends with people whose political views and values are vastly different than yours?

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Finding Friends When You Have A Sensory Processing Disorder

Published: May 26, 2016 | Last Updated: December 19, 2021 By | 8 Replies Continue Reading
Finding Friends When You Have A Sensory Processing Disorder

Finding friends when you have a sensory processor disorder.

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In the Media – Too many bridesmaids: How do you choose? (Brides.com)

Published: May 4, 2016 | Last Updated: May 4, 2016 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
In the Media – Too many bridesmaids: How do you choose? (Brides.com)

Many of us might think that the dilemma of having too many friends—or too many bridesmaids—is an enviable one. But when you’re choosing a bridal party, making choices among them can turn into a problem.

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A disturbing encounter with another couple

Published: May 4, 2016 | Last Updated: May 4, 2016 By | 26 Replies Continue Reading

A woman asks how to handle her friendship with another couple and whether the woman, a psychologist, is acting professionally.

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In the Media – Dealing with a flaky friend (Refinery 29)

Published: April 2, 2016 | Last Updated: March 6, 2022 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading
In the Media – Dealing with a flaky friend (Refinery 29)

Do you have flaky friend? Many of us do and it’s more common than you might think.

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