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'How Do I Get My Friend to Grow Up?'

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 05.09.2012

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Dr. Irene S. Levine

If the worst were to happen and she was left alone, I know she'd come to me first, and I can't support her. I can't afford it. I

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'My Friend Has No Boundaries'

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 04.02.2012

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Dr. Irene S. Levine

Explicitly let her know when she has overstepped your boundaries.

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When 'your friend' doesn't get the message

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

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Avoiding hurt and acting with grace QUESTION Dear Irene, While I was in graduate school I worked on a project with a classmate named Mindy. We hung...

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Help! My friend has become too needy

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

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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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Psych 101: When a Close Friend is Depressed

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Irene S. Levine

Yes, there are some cases when close friends need to cut a little slack. Could it be that your friendship feels burdensome and painful because your friend is depressed?

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