Going Beyond Well-Intentioned Phrases: How to Help a Grieving Friend
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…
Friendship
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…
The Secret to Closer Friendships? Reference Points
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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…