3 Things to Remember When You Want to Bail on Friends
I am, like most people, perpetually busy. Countless appointments, school functions, church activities, and extracurriculars fill my schedule. I’m well-connected and always have people at…
Friendship
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…
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,…
Discerning FOMO: Why You’re Freaking out About Missing Out
Ever since I joined the 21st Century and got a smartphone, I’ve noticed an increase in my anxiety. Why? Because with every event notification, ding,…
From Conflict to Camaraderie: How an Apology Turned Into a Friendship
If you’ve lived in an apartment, you’ve probably had to deal with noisy neighbors. When I lived in my first apartment in downtown Chicago, parties…
What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Been Through a Trauma
One bright October morning I went out for a bike ride and found myself right next to an 18-wheel truck. I was turning right, 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…
Looking for ‘The One,’ BFF Edition: How to Friend ‘Date’
Butterflies in your stomach. Sweaty palms. The feeling that your tongue has turned into a giant cotton ball, soaking up every intelligent thing you have…
How to Make the Best Impression With Your SO’s Friends
My boyfriend Adam and I landed in Florida with our airplane pillows still attached to our necks. It was so late that the usually busy…
6 Ways to Build Your Tribe in a New Place
The summer after college, I was living the new-grad dream. I had secured a job at a nonprofit in Dallas and was spending my summer…
