Monthly Archives: January 2011
The Geography of Friendship
This weekend was a new friend’s 30th birthday. In true celebratory style, her friends came in from all over the country to celebrate. There seemed to be guests from everywhere—New York, Boston, DC, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Atlanta, the list goes … Continue reading
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When You Can’t Stand His Friends
I recently learned of an out-of-print book called Please Read This For Me: How To Tell The Man You Love the Things You Can’t Put Into Words. I haven’t read it, but I heard an interview with the author on … Continue reading
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Would Your Friendships Suffer If You Unplugged?
Yesterday I saw a segment on The Today Show with Susan Maushart, author of the new book The Winter of Our Disconnect. The book is about her family’s decision to unplug for 6 months—no computers, cell phones, ipads, ipods, TV … Continue reading
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The Hard Facts: Join Any Club That Will Have You As A Member
It’s Research Wednesday! Where I share the latest, or most fascinating, in the science of friendship. “Research over the past thirty years makes it clear that what the inner mind really wants is connection. It’s a Wonderful Life was right. … Continue reading
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Can There Be Girl Talk and Baby Talk At The Same Time?
Last week I got an interesting email from a reader regarding mom/non-mom friendships. I wanted to share it on this blog because I think some of you might be able to speak to this conundrum better than I can. Having … Continue reading
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The Nicest Thing a Guy Can Do For His Friend Is Make Fun of Him
Yesterday was a big day for my husband. The Jets lost. Matt is a die-hard New England Patriots fan. Considering the Jets beat the Pats last week, all Matt wanted was a Jets-free Super Bowl. (Yes, we live in Chicago, … Continue reading
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When Your Friend Is Your Waxer
Back when I started this blog, I was plagued with the issue of whether or not I could befriend my waxer. Perhaps it sounds like a silly problem, but I was in need of company and the woman who does … Continue reading
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When Is it Time To Let a Friendship Go?
Most of the time, this blog is about new friends. How to meet them, nurture them, keep them. It’s important stuff. Equally important though? How to let friends go. Yesterday a new pal told me that she and an old … Continue reading
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The Hard Facts: The Role Genes Play in Friendship
It’s Research Wednesday! Where I share the latest, or most fascinating, in the science of friendship. “You might have more in common with your BFF than a shared passion for football, politics, or kitty cats. Just like members of the … Continue reading
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A Lesson I Should Have Learned In Kindergarten
Yesterday was one of those fun flying days where I got to the airport two hours early only to find out my flight was cancelled and I wouldn’t be on a plane for at least another five hours. Awesome, right? … Continue reading
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