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Redefining yourself. 04/11/2016
If your life has gotten off track, you may need to redefine yourself before you can start moving forward in the right direction again. Figure out who you currently are and how that person differs from who you want to be. After that, work on transforming...
Unnecessary drama with friends at the gym. 04/10/2016
Where to start? I work out at a gym each morning and three years ago I became friendly with two women that were already friends. One woman (Jody) is very cheerful and we have spent time chatting on the phone several times per week and occasionally getting...
How long does it take an angry friend to get over it? 04/09/2016
My close friend asked to cool off after a dispute that happened between us about a week ago. She asked me not to contact or message her, as she will contact me when the time is right. What does this mean? Am I losing the friendship? Will this waiting...
Lost my best friend after moving. 04/08/2016
My family packed up and moved about an hour away from my old school friends and life about two years ago. I figured I would find just as nice friends at my new school. After a few months, I realized that was not so. I had a best friend at my old school...
Being comfortable in your own skin. 04/07/2016
Do you feel uncomfortable whenever you walk into a room? Do you tend to hang back, stay quiet, and try not to put yourself out there? If you do, then don’t worry, plenty of people don’t feel comfortable in their own skins. But that can stop today. You...
Is it okay to retract an invitation to a friend? 04/06/2016
I actually have a question related to my 14-year-old daughter. She received concert tickets for her birthday last November for a concert this coming summer. She was super excited when she got the tickets and immediately mentioned it to her BFF at the...
Unbalanced friendships: Why does this happen? 04/05/2016
I have had a few friends for many years but these relationships have been unbalanced. I always took more of the initiative in the relationships most of the time, not them. It makes me think that they don’t value my friendship. Got any advice? My response:...
Looking back to move forward. 04/04/2016
I am a 38-year-old single woman and I live a pretty solitary life, which on its own I don’t really mind–I’m a writer. But lately I find myself reflecting on my friendships and relationships. I can move forward pretty easily, and take care of my well-being,...
Rebuilding trust. 04/03/2016
Maybe your spouse cheated on you, your best friend stabbed you in the back, or your coworker took credit for your idea. On the other hand, maybe you lied to your sweetheart, stole the guy or girl your friend had an eye on, or failed to help a coworker...
Accepting an apology. 04/02/2016
When someone apologizes to you for doing or saying something wrong, it can difficult to accept the apology. This could be because you are not sure if the apology is sincere or you need time to access and think about the apology. Once you make up your...
