How “Real Time Girl Time” Inspires Authenticity With My Friends
In the fall, a friend of mine picked me up to go on a drive. Spontaneous yet not uncommon, these mini road trips happen frequently…
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Your Best Friend Is Not Your Therapist
Recently, I found myself in the midst of a major life transition. I’d lost my job and was struggling to decide what to do next.…
What to Know When Planning a Destination Bachelor or Bachelorette Party
I sat in the car — where we had been sitting for hours — and the cars started honking. All we could do was laugh.…
How to Overcome Jealousy and Be Happy for Your Friends
My jealous tendencies stem from when I was just a wee tot. My parents always tell this funny story of when we were visiting a…
How to Be a Better Friend to Someone with OCD
I have suffered from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) my entire life. The persistent thoughts, urges, and impulses started at an early age. When I was old…
Low-Cost Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day
I like to think of myself as a positive person — someone who can shake things off and always believes blue skies are around the…
How to Maintain Healthy Relationships Despite Political Differences
Our current political climate sometimes makes it impossible to avoid division, even within our own families. I honestly never expected it to happen to me…
3 Ways to Rekindle Old Friendships
Sometimes I will go onto Facebook and see an old friend from high school posting pictures, and a sense of longing will crop up in…
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…
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…