Tag: nurturing friendships

Friendship Day – August 1, 2010

Published: August 1, 2010 | Last Updated: August 2, 2014 By | 5 Replies Continue Reading

In 1935, the US Congress proclaimed the first Sunday in August each year as Friendship Day.

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Sophisticated Lady

Published: January 18, 2009 | Last Updated: January 18, 2009 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading

QUESTION Dear Irene, First, thank you for a wonderful website. Second, I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong. I’ve come to the conclusion that perhaps I have a higher need for interaction than most people. I’m turning 40 and when my husband mentioned throwing me a birthday party I realized I have no dear […]

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Reader Q & A: One-Upsmanship among friends

Published: November 24, 2008 | Last Updated: November 24, 2008 By | Reply Continue Reading

QUESTION: Hello, I am a 26-year old female. I have a problem with female friendships. It really annoys me when a friend tries to compete with me. I’ll give you an example. My boyfriend recently sent me flowers at work. I told one of my friends and she did not show any happiness for me. […]

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Finding Friends: Resolving the Friendship Deficit

Published: July 31, 2008 | Last Updated: December 29, 2022 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
Finding Friends: Resolving the Friendship Deficit

If you’re having trouble finding friends, you need to figure out why. Here are some common reasons why people aren’t finding them.

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A Friend in Every Port?

Published: June 2, 2008 | Last Updated: June 2, 2008 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading

One of the nice things about traveling is that every trip offers opportunities to make new friendships or nurture old ones–if you make it a priority and take the time. You could ask an old friend to travel with you or simply engage in conversation with a potential new friend you meet across the aisle […]

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