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When Your Friend Is Too Clingy, From Dr. Irene Levine (WATCH)

Posted 06.03.2013 | MarloThomas
Read More: Marlo Thomas, Clingy Friend, Friendship, Dr. Irene S. Levine, Breaking Up With Friends, Mondays With Marlo, Friendship Advice, Breaking Up With a Friend, Female Friendships, How to Deal With a Clingy Friend, Clingy, Video, MarloThomas News

If you've got a friend who just won't give you space, it may be time to take a step back from your relationship. Friendship expert Dr. Irene Levine we...

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Laina, aka Overly Attached Girlfriend, Talks Meme Fame and Using YouTube Powers for Good

Shira Lazar | Posted 12.17.2012 | Impact
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Shira Lazar

In this What's Trending exclusive video interview, Laina Walker, the famous face of the Overly Attached Girlfriend meme, shares her story about how the whole Internet phenomenon blew up and how she hopes to use comedy for a good cause.

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7 Ways Women Annoy Men -- and How to Avoid It!

The Stir | Posted 12.01.2012 | Women
Read More: Relationships, Pet Peeves, Relationship Advice, Men vs. Women, Dating Advice, Clingy, Love Advice, Women News
The Stir

When you're dating someone, you're bound to piss him off. In turn, he's bound to piss YOU off! Unless you're dating yourself (which would indicate severe problems), it happens and it's okay.

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Meeting People Halfway

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.07.2012 | Women
Read More: Friendship, Friend, Women, Boundaries, Insensitive, Saying No, Friendship Advice, Needy, Demanding, Clingy, Women News
Dr. Irene S. Levine

Your first responsibility is to yourself. If your friend isn't willing to make any concessions and meet you halfway, literally and figuratively, you may have to back away from the friendship.

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'My Friend Has No Boundaries'

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 04.02.2012 | Women
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Dr. Irene S. Levine

Explicitly let her know when she has overstepped your boundaries.

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Help! My friend has become too needy

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Dear Irene, My best friend has become overly dependent on me. She's been living in another state for the last few years but we see each oth...

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When anxiety looms over a close friendship

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Dr. Irene S. Levine

QUESTION Dear Irene, I am a college sophomore and have had relatively few close friendships. I'm okay with not having a lot, but have always wanted...

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