Tag: trip

We planned a trip together and my friend seems to be backing out

Published: April 13, 2017 | By | 12 Replies Continue Reading

Two friends planning a trip together have a communication breakdown.

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Ambivalent about going camping with friends

Published: July 23, 2016 | By | 8 Replies Continue Reading
Ambivalent about going camping with friends

Going camping with friends: Would you go under these circumstances?

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In the Media – Do you tell your friend she’s a terrible traveler?

Published: September 25, 2015 | Last Updated: April 24, 2022 By | 7 Replies Continue Reading
In the Media – Do you tell your friend she’s a terrible traveler?

Journalist Alison Bowen of the Chicago Tribune asked experts to weigh in on a common dilemma: Do you tell your friend she’s a terrible traveler?

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Q& A with Valerie Rains: Girlfriend Getaways

Published: May 20, 2011 | Last Updated: May 20, 2011 By | Reply Continue Reading

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 […]

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Left out: When your gal pal falls in love with guy pal

Published: October 14, 2010 | Last Updated: October 14, 2010 By | 2 Replies Continue Reading

Is it natural to be jealous? How do you handle the changes in the friendship?   QUESTION Dear Irene, I’m 22, and my best friend Allie and I have been friends for 11 years. We went to middle and high school together, and stayed incredibly close despite four years at different colleges in different cities, […]

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When close friends become far-away friends

Published: August 17, 2010 | Last Updated: June 15, 2015 By | 3 Replies Continue Reading

What do you do when close friends become far-away friends?

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