Friendship

A Lesson About Female Friendship from the Ad World

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 08.06.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

When it comes to customer loyalty, women aren't necessarily more loyal than men; it's just that their loyalties take a different form.

The Breakfast Club Takes on Jackson, Fawcett, Sanford, Mrs. Madoff

David Finkle | Posted 07.30.2009 | Living


David Finkle

On the day after Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett went to their fabulous maker(s), The Breakfast Club kicked off its daily meeting with discussions of both departed celebs.

Gay and Lesbian Manners: When Best Friends Have Sex and the Sounds of Silence

Steven Petrow | Posted 11.03.2009 | Style


Steven Petrow

Last week I ended up having sex with my best friend, Richard. At least he used to be my best friend -- we haven't talked since. Did I mess up?

Is Your Crush Into You -- Or Is He Or She Just Being Friendly?

The Stimulist | Posted 07.26.2009 | Living


Boy meets Girl where boys meet girls: online, in a bar, at the gym, through a friend. He finds her cute, but it's not love at first sight. No. It's lo...

STUDY: In Old Age, Friends Can Keep You Young

TIME | Anita Hamilton | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living


Going to the ballpark, visiting friends and playing bingo are simple diversions for many of us. But for the elderly, these social pastimes may play a ...

Father, Writer, Actor, Father

Gildart Jackson | Posted 07.19.2009 | Entertainment


Gildart Jackson

The making of this movie was a family adventure. And we quickly found that this was the way we needed to look at it -- and the way we needed to sell it to our family!

Dinner With Monica Lewinsky -- 6 Reasons To Forgive Yourself

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 07.19.2009 | Living


Ed and Deb Shapiro

While we were recently in England we were invited to a dinner party that was also attended by Monica Lewinsky (yes, that Monica!). She struck us as be...

How To Declutter Your Friendships

Karen Leland | Posted 07.18.2009 | Living


Karen Leland

Elizabeth was the type of friend who was always inviting me out to lunch and then ambushing me with the delivery of her latest disappointments in our ...

How To Live On $0 A Day: Finding A Best Friend You Can Afford

Lesley Stern | Posted 07.16.2009 | Comedy


Lesley Stern

Whether you're a President or a pauper, everyone needs a best friend. Someone you can trust with your deepest darkest secrets. Someone who won't sell you out for money or status.

Generation Superwomen: Sitting On The Sidelines

Makenna Goodman at Chelsea Green | Makenna Goodman | Posted 07.13.2009 | Living


I Don't Want To Burn My Bra, But AAARGH!This weekend I sat on the sidelines of the men's soccer game. It was a big deal, and many people were there, y...

Socializing As A Single Lady: Divorce Is Not The Death Knell For Being Popular

Vicki Iovine | Posted 07.13.2009 | Living


Vicki Iovine

It takes an extraordinary amount of energy and time, with no little courage thrown in, to be single and out in the world.

Co-housing Communities Gain Momentum

nytimes.com | Chris Colin | Posted 07.12.2009 | Living


VICKI SETZER and her cats inhabit a small ranch home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Visalia, Calif. Connie Baechler leases a split-level house in Smyrna, Ga...

Why Blushing Can Be Beneficial

nytimes.com | Benedict Carey | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living


People who become severely anxious in social situations often swear that the blush itself is the source of their problems, not a symptom. Doctors may ...

Susan Boyle Needs Your Friendship and Support

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 07.02.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

The emotional fallout of Susan Boyle's unexpected and disappointing defeat on Saturday night was clearly devastating. The front-runner failed to take ...

Simon Cowell: A True Friend

James M. Lynch | Posted 07.02.2009 | Entertainment


James M. Lynch

A true friend is one who will tell you the truth whether or not you want to hear it, whether it might endanger the status quo of the friendship or not.

Why Do We Lie?

realsimple.com | Jenna Mccarthy | Posted 07.02.2009 | Living


Nearly any adult will tell you that lying is wrong. But when it comes to avoiding trouble, saving face in front of the boss, or sparing someone's feel...

Join Or Start A Happiness-Project Group

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 07.01.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

I'm working on my Happiness Project, and you could have one, too! Everyone's project will look different, but it's the rare person who can't benefit. ...

Good Hugs Make For Good Friends: NJ Teens Make Hugs Work

nytimes.com | Sarah Kershaw | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


There is so much hugging at Pascack Hills High School in Montvale, N.J., that students have broken down the hugs by type: There is the basic friend hu...

The Seven-Year Expiration Date on Friendships

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 06.28.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Friendships don't last a lifetime and are determined by circumstances not personal preferences.

Breakfast Club Forever!

David Finkle | Posted 06.26.2009 | Living


David Finkle

It wasn't long before the koffee klatch to which I paid fealty had a name. We were The Breakfast Club.

18 Ways To Snap Out Of A Bad Mood

womansday.com | Jennifer Matlack | Posted 06.22.2009 | Living


You're in a lousy mood and want to feel better fast. What you need is a happiness fix--right now! Try one of these spirit-boosting tips to jump-start ...

Why Being A 'People Person' May Be All In Your Head

news.yahoo.com | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


Regions of the brain that process pleasurable experiences such as sweet tastes and sexual stimuli are the same ones that determine whether an individu...

Seven Friendship Recovery Affirmations

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 06.17.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

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.

Phasing Out A Friendship

Christine Hassler | Posted 06.05.2009 | Living


Christine Hassler

Dear Christine, I read your posts about spring cleaning relationships and your advice hit a nerve with me. I have a friendship I want to end - I have...

8 Ways To Connect For Greater Happiness

Anne Naylor | Posted 06.02.2009 | Living


Anne Naylor

In times of transition and stress, we look to each other for comfort, reassurance or simply a good laugh. A crisis draws people together. We may find ...