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How Can An Older Mom Make New Friends?
A late-life mom asks for suggestions on how to make and find friends.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
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Irene S. Levine, PhD
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A Thanksgiving Friendship Dilemma
A reader is upset about sharing a Thanksgiving table with people she would never choose as friends.
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Irene S. Levine, PhD
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
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Two Friends Drifting Apart
As the ties between two long-term friends become more tenuous, a woman wonders whether the friendship is worth saving.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
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Irene S. Levine, PhD
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My Friend Makes Me Feel Uncomfortable
If a friendship makes you feel uncomfortable, pay attention to your instincts.
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Irene S. Levine, PhD
 and 
Sheryl Kraft, MFA
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Hot And Cold Friendships
A young woman is upset by an unpredictable, hot and cold friendship that doesn’t feel satisfying.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
My Friend Never Invites Us To Her Home
One friend in a group always leaves the burden of hosting to others.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
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Ditched By My Walking Friend
When you're dumped by a friend who lives nearby, there are constant reminders of the loss.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
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Is It Disloyal To Be Friends With My Friend’s Enemy?
A reader struggles with whether it is disloyal to maintain a friendship with her friend’s enemy.
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Irene S. Levine, PhD
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
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Friendship Rules
Friendship Rules
Have a friendship problem? We’re here for you: Two seasoned friendship experts share practical advice and actionable tips for your most pressing questions and dilemmas. Lean on us as we guide you through the often murky waters of friendship.
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