Tag: making friends
Friendship by the Book – MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search for a New Best Friend
You might call Rachel Bertsche a serial dater. But that doesn’t quite capture her unique adventure. After relocating to Chicago, bereft of the strong network of friends, colleagues and familial supports she had in New York, the author spent 52 weeks prospecting for girlfriends in her search for a bestie. She’s written a highly […]
A newish mother finds it hard to make new friends
Making new friends takes time, self-confidence, and creativity QUESTION Dear Irene, Friendships have become a sore point for me at this juncture in my life. I am in my 30s and have a lovely husband and toddler son. I used to work full time and hence, never really developed any friendships in my neighborhood. […]
A Q & A with Susan Newman: Friendship and The Only Child
I was raised as an only child for much of my life because my sister is twelve years younger than me. I also have an only child, just one son. So questions about only children aren’t hypothetical to me. I often wonder about the effects of being an only and whether it has any bearing […]
Guest Post – A young mom takes stock of her friendships
By Lisa Shoreland Why does it seem like the further into adulthood one gets, the harder it is to establish and maintain friendships? As a kid, friendships begin as a simple exchange of a sentence or two on the playground. In junior and senior high school, the circle of friends evolves into groups of […]
Worth Reading: First-Class Friends
An article by Parmy Olson in Forbes Business (2/02/11) tells how architect Gene Kohn became a master of hobnobbing in midair. Even if you fly economy—or don’t fly at all—the article shows how people can make friends wherever they happen to sit. Do you have break-the-ice questions? Are you comfortable starting up a conversation? […]
Her other best friend
QUESTION Hi, My friend just moved here during the summer, and ever since then we’ve been really good friends. I feel like I can tell her anything and talk about anything. I think we hit Best Friend Status, but I really don’t know because she’s always talking about her best friend where she used to […]
Lost in a Crowd: 10 Tips for Making New Friends at a Conference
If you feel the slightest bit shy or uncomfortable in large groups, the anticipation of attending a conference with hundreds of strangers can be absolutely daunting. Take it from me. You think about where you’ll sit, whether you’ll have anyone to talk to, and whether you’ll be eating lunch at a table for one. […]
Finding a Bunco group, one player at a time
QUESTION Dear Irene, First of all, thank you for your blog and columns; I’ve gained much insight from you. I am a 42-year-old mother of two boys and I have always had trouble making friends. I’ve read countless books on the subject of relationships and intellectually, I know what to do: Be open, smile, ask […]
MWF Seeking BFF: Must Live in Chicago
Rachel Bertsche left her oldest and dearest friends behind when she moved to Chicago for love. Now that she’s settled in the Midwest, she’s on the hunt for a new best friend. She says if there were no such thing as online predators, she’d post a want ad on Craigslist: "MWF Seeking BFF: Must live […]
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