Give Up on Guilt: How to Say No With Confidence
A few weeks ago, I found myself searching for the best way to back out of plans I honestly didn’t have time for. It was…
Friendship
How to Politely Stop a Conversation
One of my favorite aspects of airports, parks, and shopping malls is the opportunity that these venues offer for people-watching, and similarly, one of my…
7 Cheap “Friend Dates” That Aren’t Coffee
The text from a good friend pops up on my phone late on Thursday, asking if I want to hang out this weekend. It’s on…
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,…
The 4 Commandments of Texting
We’ve all been there: You emerge from class or a meeting at work to find that your “Squad” group text has somehow multiplied by 271…
5 Helpful Phrases to Say to a Grieving Friend
My brother Brett died at the age of 36, two weeks before my final exams for my master’s degree. It was a Saturday night, and…
5 Books to Love this Valentine’s Day
The love in your life doesn’t have to be defined by a romantic partner. The ancient Greeks had four, six, seven, or even eight different…
5 Things I Learned While Living Alone
I originally chose to live alone after some bad luck with roommates in college. Being a journalist, I knew I’d have an odd schedule and…
The 3 Nicest Things Anyone Has Ever Said to Me… and How I’m Paying Them Forward
If you have heard of the concept of the five love languages, you’ll understand me when I say that I’m a “words of affirmation” kind…
4 Unique Ways to Connect with Friends This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and as an adult, I’ve found that cozy, Christmasy feeling is more elusive than ever. With end-of-the-year deadlines, multiple…