When my daughter had an issue with a friend, I naturally wanted step in to help her fix it. Instead, I listened and then empowered her to handle the situation herself. It was hard, but the experience ...
For most of my life, I loved living alone and prioritized having my own space over everything else. In my 30s, my best friend convinced me to move in with her. I was surprised by how much I like it.
Do you ever see a friend making a choice that you’re sure is a mistake, but you bite your tongue? You don’t want to offend, to step on toes, or to be wrong. If you speak up, you might lose that friend ...
A reader’s patience is wearing thin with an otherwise fun and generous friend who leaves much to be desired as a conversational partner. By Philip Galanes I am good friends with a woman who is kind ...
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants to be supportive but also protect her own well-being. By Lori Gottlieb Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist and best-selling author of ...