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…
Friendship
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…
Beating Jealousy: How to Be Inspired By, Instead of Envious Of, Your Friend’s Success
As soon as I graduated from college and began working at Disney World in the Disney College Program, I suddenly felt “behind” in life. I…
4 Ways to Get to Know Your Friend’s SO
Not long after I started dating my now-husband, my best friend came to town for a weekend visit. I drove to the train station and,…
How to Care for a Friend Struggling With Depression
If you’re not dealing with depression, there’s a pretty good chance that you know someone who is. With 6.7% of all adults in America (some…
Making Friends After College (and Beyond)
After college, I moved back to my hometown, ready to pick up where I left off. I quickly found that many of the people I’d…
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,…