Monthly Archives: August 2010
Now Casting: My New BFF
This weekend marks the end of summer for all practical purposes (don’t hate me for stating the facts). School’s back in session, the public pools are closing down, and the long sleeves are coming out. But there’s nothing to cry … Continue reading
Filed under Everything I Know I Learned on TV
The Ex-Factor
I’m a little (though not totally) embarrassed to say that I spent some time watching Jersey Shore this weekend. On the episode in question, Sammi and Ronnie are dating, or were dating, or might be dating. From what I can … Continue reading
Filed under The Gender Gap
Other People’s People
I just emerged from a pretty hearty session of Facebook stalking. I signed on for one final bit of procrastination before starting this post, just to see if anyone “liked” anything of mine, or added new photos, or wrote anything … Continue reading
Filed under 21st Century Friendships
Friends With Benefits
Last night I had dinner with the same ladies who attended my pizza party last month. This time we rolled sushi. When this quest is all over not only am I going to have friends out the wazoo, I’m going … Continue reading
Filed under The Search
The Hard Facts: I’m An Emerging Adult
It’s Research Wednesday! Where I share the latest, or most fascinating, in the science of friendship. “The 20s are like the stem cell of human development, the pluripotent moment when any of several outcomes is possible. … The 20s are … Continue reading
Filed under The Hard Facts
(Un)Friendly Rivalry
I’ve been wondering a lot lately about competition in friendship. I’ve been quite lucky in my adult life that this hasn’t really been an issue. Almost all my closest friends and I have very different career aspirations, and there is … Continue reading
Filed under The Search
Friending For a Cause
I should start wearing this nametag at all times. When you’re a semi-professional friender, you’re constantly sporting the sticky little bastards. I spent six hours this weekend battling the stubborn adhesives, which were constantly coming unstuck in the August heat. … Continue reading
Filed under The Search
In My Opinionation…
It’s Friday, it’s been a long week, and I think we all just need a little break from the friendship analysis. Instead, let’s take a trip back in time. Let’s visit a pair of BFFs who had a profound impact … Continue reading
Filed under Everything I Know I Learned on TV, The Old Days
It’s All About Timing
It’s brilliant because it’s true. How many times have you spoken these words? “We probably wouldn’t be friends if we met today but…” It’s a phrase oft uttered when one friend introduces a new pal to an old one. A … Continue reading
Filed under The Search
The Hard Facts: You Talk Too Much
It’s Research Wednesday! Where I share the latest, or most fascinating, in the science of friendship. “Female friendships and girl talk, particularly among adolescents, has drawn growing interest from psychologists and researchers examining the question of how much talking is … Continue reading
Filed under The Hard Facts
