Category Archives: Friendships
Taco Night in America
So your friends are coming over for dinner. They have two kids, ages 6 and age 4. Hmmm, what can you cook that’s kid friendly? Pizza, sure. But my home made pizza is a lot of work, and just not … Continue reading
Furry Friends Count Too
I’m not much of an animal person, plus I have allergies. So when I was asked if I would house sit a dog, I was a caught off guard. The request came from a friend struggling financially, who had to … Continue reading
What It Takes To Be A Good Friend
I have a lot of friends in my life, and I feel fortunate to have them. When I think about the friends I’m truly close with the list narrows down quite a bit. As of this moment I have four … Continue reading
Friends With Benefits
Can men and women ever just be friends without sex getting in the way? Or what about friendships with benefits? You know, where sex isn’t in the way at all, it’s considered part of the deal. Sex without commitment. Although … Continue reading
The Race To Be First Among Your Facebook Friends
Has anyone else noticed the similarity between social marketing and journalism? By this I mean the race to report news or get the scoop. Journalists have been doing it for years. It’s one of the things that gives them an … Continue reading
Do You Have A Bestie?
A ‘bestie’, in case you don’t know is a friend who means the world to you, a best friend…but better! Someone you know you’ll be friends with for a lifetime. Oprah recently had a show about best friends and named … Continue reading
Texting Gaining Clout – OMG!
When the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) starts adding words to their recognized terms, it says something about our culture. For all the grammarians being driven crazy by the shortened phrases and misspelled words, it may be time to go with … Continue reading
Seven Tips For Making New Friends
Spring is here and it’s time to do some spring cleaning, and not just in the house, but of your entire life. If you’re unhappy with your job, start looking for a new one. If you need a little oomph … Continue reading
Friendships Between Couples
So you are in a relationship and both you and your significant other have other couples that you get together with for dinners, social events, back yard bbq’s etc. Double dates are great because they allow you and your partner … Continue reading