Can a Friendship Fall Apart Over a Small Slight?
What seems like a minor slight to one friend can be blown out of proportion by another. It's always uncomfortable when there is a schism between two close friends, especially if they work together.
What seems like a minor slight to one friend can be blown out of proportion by another. It's always uncomfortable when there is a schism between two close friends, especially if they work together.
Catie Lazarus | Posted 11.13.2009 | Comedy
My lady sensibility is limited to menstruation (hilarious), babies (adorable), and unicorns mating (adorably hilarious).
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living
Managers need to find ways to promote informal communication while minimizing destructive gossip and knife-in-the-back criticism that impairs relationships, lowers morale, and decreases productivity.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living
It's not unusual for platonic relationships to turn into something different or something more. Whenever this happens, regardless of gender, it can le...
Washington Post | Michael D. Shear | Posted 10.25.2009 | Sports
President Obama headed for the links again Sunday, but this time a woman joined him on the green. Melody Barnes, the president's chief domestic polic...
Chauncey Zalkin | Posted 10.22.2009 | Style
Design is about people -- the handiwork of the creator, human ingenuity, and the social ramifications of design in use.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.20.2009 | Living
"It frustrates me when friends ask for advice, then do the opposite of what I tell them and want me to feel sorry for them from the consequences," writes Liza.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living
If you're finding that you're having frequent conflicts, you have to consider whether there's something you are doing or saying that's sabotaging your own friendships.
Annelle Sheline | Posted 09.25.2009 | World
I was eager to experience Ramadan in Egypt. I would attempt to fast, but wondered how the experience would feel without the closeness of a family.
AP | CELEAN JACOBSON | Posted 11.11.2009 | World
PRETORIA, South Africa — Caster Semenya had heard the taunts and whispers – that she was different from other girls. Now the most intimate...
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living
Over the past six months I've been friends with a 25-year-old girl, and I'm a 37-year-old woman. She is where I used to be: bingeing, playing the victim role, can't find love, affection, or the attention she needs.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.22.2009 | Living
I was delighted to have the opportunity to interview Joanne Rendell, author of Crossing Washington Square. This is intelligent chick lit, an engaging story beautifully told.
newsweek.com | Posted 10.19.2009 | Living
Among certain parents, it is an article of faith not only that they should treat their sons and daughters alike, but also that they do. If Jack gets L...
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 09.29.2009 | Living
Sometimes people believe they need to obtain closure from another person before they sever a friendship. This isn't true.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 09.20.2009 | Living
How can I avoid hurting someone's feelings and maintain a relationship as a colleague when I don't want to be her friend?
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living
My friendship with my BFF is very important to me but when her husband is in the mix -- things become very uncomfortable.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living
My conversation with Julie Kraut on her new book dealing with the nearly universal camper affliction: homesickness.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.06.2009 | Living
When it comes to customer loyalty, women aren't necessarily more loyal than men; it's just that their loyalties take a different form.
Helene Pavlov | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living
Many new mothers suffer from chronic wrist pain caused by the unaccustomed awkward hand positions required to hold and care for an infant. Injections can offer immediate and lasting relief.
Shirin Sadeghi | Posted 06.20.2009 | World
In a society where about 70% of the university population is female, the election vetting process is a sad comment on the true condition of Iran's girls and women: second-class citizens.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 06.17.2009 | Living
Most friendships don't last forever. If you are reeling from a failed friendship or one that seemed to drift apart, here are some thoughts to help you get over the hurt.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 05.21.2009 | Living
QUESTION Dear Irene, About three or four weeks ago, I broke up amicably with a guy I was dating because the relationship just wasn't growing romanti...
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 04.29.2009 | Living
If your friend is unwilling or unable to forgive you, don't lash out in anger. Step back and learn from the experience.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 04.11.2009 | Living
Dear Irene, I'm an award-winning author with a friendship dilemma. A long time friend told one of my clients that my agent was basically a 'nobody' and that I'm 'just a ghost writer.' Should I confront her?
Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 12.18.2008 | Business
This lack of balance is why we need more women involved in leading the world's economy. There is simply too much of a male-focused approach and it is not working!
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living