How to Deal With Competitive Women
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 […]
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The Four Stages of Girlfriendship
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, […]
Have You Ever Felt Left Out of Your Girlfriend’s Life?
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 […]
My Girlfriend Criticized My Husband – Now What?
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 […]
When a Friend Tells You, “I’m Getting a Divorce”
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 […]
A Girlfriend Intervention – A Hairy One?
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 School Friend Wants to Meet Up With You – Do You?
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 […]
Should Your Girlfriend Share With Her Husband What You Tell Her in Confidence?
I am irritated with my girlfriend. We talk and share things about our life like friends do. But then her husband will make a comment to me about something she and I talked about. It […]
Mommy Wars – When You Go Back to Work After Staying Home
I went back to work while my kids are in school and my stay-at-home mom friends don’t understand that I don’t have a lot of time for the things I used to. When we do […]
When You Forget to Pick Up Your Child on Time
“So how are you?” Laura asks, her lowered eyes inform me somethings up. “You know, the usual day. Chaos in the morning before school and Wil woke up with a sore throat at 3am. What […]