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My Friend Always Talks About Money
Money and finances can be uncomfortable subjects to discuss because people have different values and attitudes about them.
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Irene S. Levine, PhD
 and 
Sheryl Kraft, MFA
Reconnecting With Long-Lost Friends
Because friendships fizzle and fracture over time, people often think about seeking out old friends.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
Overwhelmed by Needy Friends
Healthy friendships can’t be lopsided; they should be rewarding for both people.
 • 
Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
2
Why We Have Fewer Friends As We Age
The number of friends you have is not important. Instead, keep count of the quality ones you can count on.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
2
When it comes to online friendships, a non-response is a response
Online friendships can be tricky because you have so much less information.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
2
The Abrupt End of a Work Friendship
A woman misses the special friendship she shared with a co-worker that ended after she left her job.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
August 2023
Smiles: A Quick Way to Boost Your Health and Mood
Smiling is so much more than just putting on a happy face. It can boost your mood and that of others.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
Does Friendship Require Giving Free Services To Friends?
A couple is often asked for free services by friends who don’t want to pay professionals.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
Men Need Friends, Too: A Guest Essay
The literature on friendships tends to emphasize female friendships; but newly retired, the author realizes the importance of male friendships, too.
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Alan Kraft
1
10 Signs It’s Time To End A Friendship
Not all friendships last forever, but knowing when to call it quits is never easy.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
Moving On From A One-Sided Breakup
It hard to recover from the loss of a long-time friendship, especially if the breakup was one-sided.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
 and 
Irene S. Levine, PhD
Making Friends As A Man Can Be Difficult
While certainly not impossible, many men find that "befriending" feels mysterious and intimidating.
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Sheryl Kraft, MFA
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