Dealing with the loving and thorny side of women’s friendships.
Sometimes when I talk to my friend I get the feeling she is competing with me. I might share a success I had and she doesn’t seem happy for me. I feel like I am […]
Young girls share everything with their girlfriends, grown women, not so much. There are stages of friendship women go through. As young girls, friendships formed in algebra class or summer camp. We talked about boys, […]
My girlfriend and I have been friends for several years and I consider her one of my closest friends. Her daughter started playing with another mom’s child and now, my friend and the mom are […]
Breaking up with a friend is hard. You have broken up with boyfriends in the past, but girlfriends? Maybe not so much. In fact, our girlfriends help us through boyfriend breakups. However, conflict arises in […]
My girlfriend criticized my husband about his outfit; called them “nerd” clothes. At the time I didn’t react, but now I feel offended. Should I mention anything to her? Asked by Lynn – Pittsburgh, PA […]
There are Mommy Cliques in my daughter’s school. It seems if I am not “in” the right clique she is left out of invites and playdates. I am not sure how to navigate all of […]
The espresso machines were steaming, and the bustling coffee shop felt familiar and safe as my friend and I sat down. Even though we’d been friends for 15 years, I was unprepared for the statement […]
At times, the only thing separating me from looking like a dweeb all day is my friend Kelly. I suspected something was amiss when Kelly placed a steaming mug of heavenly lemongrass tea in front […]
An old friend from high school contacted me through Facebook. I really don’t want to meet up with her. What do I say so I don’t hurt her feelings? Asked by Maria – Colorado With […]
I have two kids ages 3 and 1. My friend just told me she can’t have children after trying IVF 4 times. I don’t know what to say to her, help. Kris – Vermont Listen, […]
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