Monthly Archives: January 2012
The Group Friendship
It’s lunch, on Sunday, and I’m eating with a friend. I’m explaining why I’ve recently toyed with the idea of phasing out a friendship. “Well, she screwed me over once. And she always reminds me of why she’s a better … Continue reading
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In Good Company
Turns out I’m not the only one looking for a new BFF. You know who’s on a similar search? Cue Oprah voice. Liiiiiz Leeemoooooooon! The clip below is from Thursday’s episode of 30 Rock. I’m not going to lie and … Continue reading
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The Friendship Rider: Appendix C
It’s been a serious week here on the blog. Tuesday’s post, about the friendships between moms and non-moms, became the most commented post ever (73 and counting). Posts about mommy wars, friend breakups, and schadenfraude have given the week a … Continue reading
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When I See How Sad You Are, It Sorta Makes Me… Happy
On Tuesday evening, I was lucky enough to be featured on a local radio show to talk about friendship and MWF Seeking BFF. The host of “Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg” was the head of the social psychology department at the … Continue reading
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The Hard Facts: Pulling The Slink Away
It’s Research Wednesday! Where I share the latest, or most fascinating, in the science of friendship. “A Recipe for Passively Ending a Friendship 3 months distanced Gchat 5 unanswered texts 2 poorly responded-to e-mails 1 awkward but not unpleasant dinner 1 postdinner drinking session, bowed … Continue reading
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Is There an Anti-Mom Sentiment When It Comes to Friendship?
The issue of friends having children comes up a lot on this blog. Which is surprising, since I still have relatively few friends with kids. I’m not exactly in a position to ruminate on how things change. However, I have … Continue reading
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Friendship Incentives
Here’s a new one. Yesterday I met a woman who told me she uses an incentive program as a way to meet men. Not just anyone is allowed into the program, but the friends who are invited are presented with … Continue reading
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Man Friends!
The web of friendship is spreading. I’ve written often of the group of friends that was once my cooking club. I say “was once” because now we get together all the time, sometimes for cooking, more often for wine and … Continue reading
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My Favorite Golden Globe BFFs
I’ve never been much of a Brad or George girl. Give me Tim Riggins any day. But I do love their friendship. All the ribbing (see: George’s cane shtick) and laughing and what seems like genuine friendship. Not even a … Continue reading
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The Hard Facts: You Need Couple Friends
It’s Research Wednesday! Where I share the latest, or most fascinating, in the science of friendship. “Healthy couple friendships make a marriage more fulfilling and exciting for several reasons, such as increasing partners’ attraction to each other, providing a greater … Continue reading
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