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Putting an end to phone tag

Published: February 7, 2013 | Last Updated: February 7, 2013 By | 1 Reply Continue Reading

I just recently reconnected with an old teacher of mine after 40 years. I sent her a letter letting her know what a difference she had made in my life and that I would like to see her again

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Guest Post – Friendship Woes: Whom can you turn to for help?

Published: April 27, 2011 | Last Updated: January 21, 2023 By | Reply Continue Reading

Looking for friendship? On the differences between a life coach and therapist

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Phone Friends: Headed toward Extinction?

Published: March 23, 2011 | Last Updated: March 23, 2011 By | 10 Replies Continue Reading

Be honest. Do you cringe when the phone rings? Check Caller ID and get annoyed when someone, even your BFF, calls when you’re in the middle of something? Prefer talking when YOU want to rather than when SHE wants to? Do you send a quick text or email with the hopes of avoiding a lengthy […]

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Reader Q & A: Help! New friend is too much

Published: December 1, 2008 | Last Updated: December 22, 2008 By | Reply Continue Reading

QUESTION Dear Irene:   A few months ago I met a woman and her daughter at a children’s event. We hit it off and even though her daughter is considerably younger than mine, we got together for a few playdates. The problem? She calls me everyday to complain about how hard it is to figure […]

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Four calls before 8AM

Published: September 24, 2008 | Last Updated: September 25, 2008 By | 4 Replies Continue Reading

As long as I can remember, my mom has called me at 7:46AM on every single birthday. That’s the precise time when I was born.  I remember years when I resented her calling as I was rushing to get to work or was taking advantage of a rare chance to sleep in on a weekend. […]

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