Tag: Pregnancy
Losing Support From a Circle of Friends
A young woman feels excluded from a circle of friends, a second loss after a molar pregnancy, and seeks advice.
In the Media – When your friend is pregnant
In Latina, Cristina Arreola wrote about the complications occur when a friend is pregnant and you’re not.
A new mom with marital and family problems
A new mom grapples with alcoholism, marital and family problems, and a pregnancy that’s unwanted by her husband.
Infertility can derail friendships
Infertility can inadvertently derail some friendships, even good ones. Here are some helpful hints to help you avoid that.
Expecting…..And Feeling Let Down By Friends
A woman who is expecting her first child eels let down by friends who haven’t responded to the news of her pregnancy.
Comforting a Friend Who Has Had a Miscarriage
After a miscarriage, it’s hard for a friend to know what to say or how best to provide support to someone who is grieving the loss.
Friendship: The importance of showing up
QUESTION Dear Irene, I have been friends with Amy since high school, and we are now mothers in our 30s. I have a 10-year-old and another baby on the way. Last August, I got married and that’s when things went weird. My husband and I had a very small intimate wedding: only immediate family, and […]
Which friend was jilted?
QUESTION Hi Dr. Levine, I have a friend who was my closest friend for about seven years. Recently, my husband and I moved to town to be closer to her and her family, along with some of my family, too. At first, everything was perfect; we spent nearly every day with each other, had dinners […]
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