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Friendship

Why ‘Best Friends’ Don’t Have to Talk Every Day

Paige Butterfield September 19, 2024

Going Beyond Well-Intentioned Phrases: How to Help a Grieving Friend

Audrey O'Brien September 11, 2024

In the aftermath of my dad’s ALS diagnosis and subsequent passing, I’ve had so many people tell me some iteration of “Let me know if…

How to Care for a Friend Struggling With Depression

Mary Sauer September 9, 2024

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)

Cara Strickland August 7, 2024

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…

The Secret to Closer Friendships? Reference Points

Teresa Coda July 30, 2024

A few nights ago, I was hanging out with Katie, my best friend since childhood, and her little sister, Jane, with whom I’ve recently become…

Keep It Budget-Friendly: 6 Summer Friend Dates That Won’t Break the Bank

Gemma Hartley July 25, 2024

Summer is always full of activities and outdoor fun, but all those extra outings can put a serious strain on your wallet. A new survey…

Changing Friendship? What to Do When You’re Growing Apart

Valencia Bryant May 23, 2024

Two girls who loved being outside, we spent the entire summer together exploring the neigborhood when I moved in down the street. We were friends…

Making Friends as an Adult? Here’s How To Open Up to a New Pal

Zahida Sherman May 14, 2024

I moved to Los Angeles from the Midwest during the early phase of the pandemic. Work was 100% remote, social distancing was still the norm,…

How to Politely Stop a Conversation

Teresa Coda May 10, 2024

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…

How and When To Say No: Tips From a Recovered People Pleaser

Caitlin Elizabeth April 10, 2024

Recently, I’ve found myself in a state I’ve experienced many times before: Burnout. Specifically, I was experiencing burnout after a year of dealing with chronic…

The Best Way to Help a Friend With a Terminally Ill Parent

Paige Butterfield April 4, 2024

“Mommy has cancer.” I looked back, blankly. I already knew, at age 6, that “cancer” is supposed to be scary, but so was the sound…

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