Tag: single
In the Media – Attending a wedding without a plus one (Brides)
If you’re shy, attending a wedding without a “plus one” can be daunting.
Looking back to move forward
A single woman asks for advice to move forward when she reflects on a lost friendship. QUESTION Hi Irene, I am a 38-year-old single woman and I live a pretty solitary life, which on its own I don’t really mind–I’m a writer. But lately I find myself reflecting on my friendships and relationships. I can […]
Single moms need friends
Wealthy Single Mommy Emma Johnson maintains that single moms may need friends more than anyone.
To find new friends, follow your interests
Following your interests may be more effective than looking for new friends, per se.
Q& A with Valerie Rains: Girlfriend Getaways
Friendships need to be nurtured and travel—even for a weekend—allows friends to see new places, strengthen vital ties, and create shared memories. This month Budget Travel magazine released its debut spring/summer 2011 edition of Girlfriend Getaways as a special pullout section of the May issue. I was delighted to speak to its Editor, Valerie Rains […]
A friend who is stingy with time?
QUESTION Hi Irene, I’ve read your book and enjoy reading your blog. For the past year or so I’ve found myself in a strange place with some of my girlfriends. I’m 41 years old and have had many of the same friends since high school, all of whom are married with small children. I always […]
Best Friends Day: The Soundtrack of our Friendship
It’s always nice to hear about a special friendship but especially on Best Friends Day! So I was delighted that my friend and colleague, Judy Kirkwood, contributed this guest post today. ———————————————————— Newly divorced from a man who went from the love of my life to scum of the earth, I have been a tad […]
More on Friendship Circles: Sprichst du Deutsch?
It is always interesting to discover the universality of female friendships. That’s why (with her permission) I wanted to post this Facebook message that I received from Carolina Asuquo-Brown. By way of introduction, Carolina studied American literature and psychology in Germany and in London and now practices psychotherapy in Frankfurt, Germany. She is especially interested […]
Friendship by the Book: Friday Nights
They were women, of different ages and stages of life, who formed an amazing but unlikely sisterhood. The diverse group—that numbered only six—included women who were single, married, divorced, and widowed; unemployed, working at home, working away from home, and retired; with and without children. They came together on Friday nights drawn to the pleasures […]
Reader Q & A: Needy Friends: They just don’t understand
QUESTION: Dear Irene: I have several girlfriends who seem needy to me. While we all go through difficult times, it seems they always have problems. I am unmarried, with a boyfriend who lives an hour away, I am running a business and my household and they have all of the support – […]
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