Advice: Where are my so-called friends when I need them most?
Reader’s question: I try to be a good friend and my friends tell me they appreciate the way I listen to their problems. When I know there is something wrong, I will check in and see how they are, drop...
View ArticleWhy everyone benefits from having friends of all ages
Tonight, I’m going out with a close friend. I can’t wait; we always have those conversations that make you feel you’ve got things off your chest, but also learnt something new. That sounds serious....
View ArticleAdvice: Are you finding it hard to get on with a materialistic friend?
Reader’s dilemma: “I’ve lost connection with my materialistic friend” My friend is driven by money and, the last time I saw her, I couldn’t relate to anything she was saying. To be honest, I feel quite...
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‘Friends are the family you choose’: How to create, maintain and enjoy strong...
My palms are sweaty and my pulse is racing as I walk nervously into the bar. I spot them immediately, sitting at a table near the front. My throat is dry with dread, yet I feel a simultaneous surge of...
View ArticleAge gap in friendship: how to bond on shared values and mutual interests
An age gap in friendship can open you to the potential of new experiences and a fresh perspective. Find out what happens when you form a friendship that’s based on mutual interests and shared values....
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How to foster friendships that last
They provide a shoulder to cry on, an ear to bend and a companion to belly laugh with. Learning how to foster friendships that last might just be the most important thing you can do for your health...
View ArticleHow to set boundaries: 8 tips for success
Refusing to accept certain behaviours is an act of self-love, but it’s also perfectly possible to communicate your needs with kindness and compassion. Heidi Scrimgeour explains how to set boundaries...
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Have we lost the art of conversation?
Recently, I stepped off a train feeling drained and disgruntled. I’d spent a 30-minute journey with someone I knew, where I’d made sounds rather than words: ‘Mmmm,’ ‘Oof,’ ‘Euurgh.’ This was because I...
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How to make friends (and keep them!)
‘It can be tricky to meet new friends as grown-ups, because we move in different settings once we leave educational spaces such as school and university,’ says clinical psychologist Michaela Thomas....
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How to deal with friendship problems
For all the joy friendships can bring, they have their fair share of challenges, too. You might know someone who’s been a friend for a while, but you feel there are problems in the relationship and...
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