Tag: friendship advice

I Am The Needy Friend! A Psychologist’s Advice

Published: June 11, 2026 | Last Updated: June 11, 2026 By | 14 Replies Continue Reading
I Am The Needy Friend! A Psychologist’s Advice

A woman is frustrated and feels like “the needy friend” because of the boundaries set by her friend.

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Can Men And Women Just Be Friends?

Published: November 29, 2025 | Last Updated: November 29, 2025 By | 4 Replies Continue Reading
Can Men And Women Just Be Friends?

After the 1989 blockbuster movie When Harry Met Sally… many were left questioning whether truly platonic relationships are possible. The Friendship Doctor answers the perennial question, “Can men and women just be friends?”

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Three Rules for Opposite Sex Friendships

Published: September 29, 2025 | By | 3 Replies Continue Reading
Three Rules for Opposite Sex Friendships

More on can men and women maintain opposite sex friendships: Here are some basic rules that can help…

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Unable To Make Friends: I Feel Like A Failure

Published: August 24, 2025 | Last Updated: August 24, 2025 By | 318 Replies Continue Reading
Unable To Make Friends: I Feel Like A Failure

A 61-year-old woman has no friends and feels like a total failure. She feels stuck in bed and stuck in her situation.

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I Lied To A Friend And She Found Out

Published: July 20, 2025 | By | 3 Replies Continue Reading
I Lied To A Friend And She Found Out

She lied to a friend years ago and got caught, and wonders many years later, if she can save the friendship.

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Is There Anything Wrong With Dating My Friend’s Ex?

Published: June 29, 2025 | By | 63 Replies Continue Reading
Is There Anything Wrong With Dating My Friend’s Ex?

Dating a friend’s ex is always tricky and is probably best to avoid.

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Should Friends Be Brutally Truthful With One Another?

Published: June 28, 2025 | Last Updated: June 28, 2025 By | 30 Replies Continue Reading
Should Friends Be Brutally Truthful With One Another?

While everyone wants authentic, truthful friendships, it can be challenging to find the right balance between honesty and tact

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My Friend Suddenly Shut Me Out Of Her Life

Published: June 18, 2025 | Last Updated: June 22, 2025 By | 453 Replies Continue Reading
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.

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Can’t Get Close To My Self-Centered Friend

Published: June 8, 2025 | By | 1 Reply Continue Reading
Can’t Get Close To My Self-Centered Friend

If you are unable to get close to someone, it may be that the person is self-centered and emotionally incapable of focusing on others.

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There’s No Such Thing As An Easy Breakup Between Friends

Published: April 14, 2025 | By | 19 Replies Continue Reading
There’s No Such Thing As An Easy Breakup Between Friends

There is no such thing as an easy breakup between friends. The Friendship Doctor explains why it is always so difficult to end friendships.

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