Why ‘Best Friends’ Don’t Have to Talk Every Day
Kalina and I met our first year of middle school, when I may have well as been Regina George. Not just because I was blonde,…
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3 Ways to Rekindle Old Friendships
Sometimes I will go onto Facebook and see an old friend from high school posting pictures, and a sense of longing will crop up in…
An Introvert’s Guide to Having a Social Life in a New City
A few years ago, I accepted an internship opportunity and moved to New York City from Boston. I felt comfortable moving somewhere totally new because…
How to Be a Better Listener
I’m a huge Oprah fan. And not because I won a car on her show (yes, that really happened). For me, what made Oprah Winfrey…
Good Hospitality: It’s an Attitude, Not a Rule Book
One of my uncles always remembers my favorite coffee mug. Recalling my pickiness (ahem, refined taste) when it comes to the ceramic thickness, handle size,…
How to Host Your First Thanksgiving Without Going Broke
The first year I had enough space, I eagerly volunteered to host Thanksgiving for my family. I love to cook and hosting a great party…
How to Help a Friend Through a Health Crisis
I have epilepsy. My doctors diagnosed it when I was 8 years old; I have the full-body, fall-on-the-ground kind. It freaked out my parents. My…
Finding Community on Instagram After Having a Double Mastectomy
Everything in my life changed when, at the age of 25, I had a prophylactic double mastectomy on July 6, 2018. I had tested positive…
5 Things Your Friend With a New Baby Wants You to Know
When I was engaged and choosing bridesmaids, I decided to follow the trend of sending cute cards asking them to stand beside me on my…
3 Ways to Be a More Affirming Friend
I have never been someone who craves words of affirmation. As a writer who loves words to the ends of the earth, it’s a strange…
