3 Reasons Why Getting Married Doesn’t Mean Losing Other Friendships
Over the course of the past year, I’ve been preparing for my wedding by finding a dress, sending out invitations, and selecting vendors, among many…
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Becoming a Better Friend and Partner: How to Balance Relationships in Your Life
We are constantly inundated with depictions of romantic relationships. Whether it be in movies, TV shows, commercials, or social media, the emphasis is usually on…
So, Your Best Friend Is Getting Married? Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Bachelor or Bachelorette Party
The moment when we got the call will stick in my mind forever. My friend and I were out to dinner when our cells…
What Social Distancing Taught Me About Long-Distance Friendships
After being separated by travel restrictions and home responsibilities during the pandemic, my three closest friends and I were tasked with maintaining our relationship despite…
What Hosting Weekly Dinner Parties Taught Me About Friendship
Making friends when you’re an adult can be hard. When my wife Kristan and I moved to Chicago, we had no friends in the city.…
After a Year of Isolation, You Might Feel Overwhelmed by People IRL. Here’s How to Handle It.
I know I’m not the only one feeling socially awkward as I crawl out of my COVID isolation bubble and encounter other human beings for…
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Joy of Having Old-Fashioned Pen Pals
As my mother walked in from outside, she handed me a letter in a pale pink envelope with cat stickers on the back. “This is…
How to Move on When a Friendship Ends
In every relationship, there are going to be times when disagreements arise and conflicts happen. In romantic relationships, I’ve known breaking up was a possibility,…
How To Set Boundaries, and What To Do When The Other Person Pushes Back
I had faced months of annoyance and frustration with my longtime roommate, who was not communicating as well as she usually did, specifically when it…
There’s Nothing Old About Making New Friends: 3 Ways to Make Friends with Senior Citizens
When I first moved into my neighborhood, I was a little dismayed that 90% of my neighbors were retired empty-nesters, who, at first glance, I…
