Tag: pandemic

The Gift of Gab: Learning to Talk to Each Other Again

Published: July 28, 2021 | Last Updated: August 19, 2021 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
The Gift of Gab: Learning to Talk to Each Other Again

Social skills need a refresh after the isolation of the pandemic? Guest contributor Cindy La Ferle talks about the skills that will give you the gift of gab.

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Pandemic-Related Losses: How To Show A Friend You Care 

Published: November 8, 2020 | Last Updated: November 8, 2020 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading
Pandemic-Related Losses: How To Show A Friend You Care 

A reader wonders how to respond to friends experiencing pandemic-related losses. QUESTION I have several friends right now who are going through VERY trying situations. In a few instances, I’ve sent people emails expressing my commiseration but I’m wondering what, if anything, to do next when I don’t hear back from them. Do you think […]

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Retired and Feeling Disconnected

Published: September 18, 2020 | By | 8 Replies Continue Reading
Retired and Feeling Disconnected

Many people are feeling disconnected during the pandemic. This retired therapist has lost her friends and seeks advice.

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Mom Concerned Her Teen Is Having A Hard Time During The Pandemic

Published: August 12, 2020 | Last Updated: August 12, 2020 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading
Mom Concerned Her Teen Is Having A Hard Time During The Pandemic

A teen is having a hard time handling social distancing and wearing masks during this pandemic. Her mom asks for help .

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Saying No To A Friend During The Pandemic

Published: August 7, 2020 | Last Updated: August 11, 2020 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading
Saying No To A Friend During The Pandemic

It’s always hard to say NO to a friend but especially during a pandemic when your friends are feeling stressed and lonely. 

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Friendship Day: 6 Ways To Stay Connected During the Pandemic

Published: July 29, 2020 | Last Updated: December 3, 2022 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
Friendship Day: 6 Ways To Stay Connected During the Pandemic

Because of the vital importance of friendships to our physical and emotional health, here are some ways to stay connected during the pandemic.

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Visiting A Friend During The Pandemic: A Good Idea? It Depends.

Published: July 2, 2020 | Last Updated: August 23, 2022 By | 6 Replies Continue Reading
Visiting A Friend During The Pandemic: A Good Idea? It Depends.

What considerations should someone make before visiting a friend or attending a gathering of friends? The answer depends on a number of considerations.

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My Friend Won’t Wear A Face Mask: What Can I Do?

Published: June 30, 2020 | Last Updated: September 4, 2021 By | 6 Replies Continue Reading
My Friend Won’t Wear A Face Mask: What Can I Do?

A reader is upset that her friend won’t wear a face mask when they walk outside and asks what she should do?

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Would Life Be Sweeter In A Coronavirus Bubble? It Depends.

Published: May 27, 2020 | Last Updated: October 24, 2022 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading
Would Life Be Sweeter In A Coronavirus Bubble? It Depends.

To help allay the isolation and anxieties associated with the pandemic, some people are creating or joining a coronavirus bubble.

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Postcard from Mexico City: Wedding overseas

Published: April 27, 2009 | Last Updated: May 17, 2016 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading

A wedding in Mexico offers a lesson about bonds…

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