friendship
Brides Can Honor Their Bridesmaids by Being Transparent About Costs
Unexpected wedding expenses can damage friendships.
When and How to Cancel Plans with Grace
Or Sarah, or Julie, or Lindsay . . . gracefully!
How I learned to make friends again
How I learned to overcome the awkwardness of introducing myself to peers, post-college.
What the Olsen Twins’ Success Paving their Own Path Can Teach All of Us
A rare interview with Mary-Kate and Ashley reveals how much intentionality is required to choose a less noisy, simpler road.
Readers Respond to ‘Drawing Close to One Another’
Verily women share their experiences of intimacy in all its forms
Nurturing Friendships Amid Conflicting Values
Friendships don’t require agreement on weighty issues to thrive
Saying “Goodbye” In a Culture That Says “See You Later”
Embracing the limits of social interaction and our changing lives
“Find Your Tribe”: The Importance of Women-Only Groups
Creating space for women to be women
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A Double Standard: Men, Feminism, and Respect
Building up the men in our lives
Reimagining Friendship from a Pandemic Perspective
What communication habits might we continue after quarantine?
Finding Joy in Friendships That Have Ended
Life transitions and their impact on relationships
Turning Envy Within Friendships Into Self-Reflection
Feeling envious of a friend: what's a girl to do?
From the Editor’s Desk: Family Matters
Deepening the bonds of the relationships that ground us
Consider This: Responding to ‘The Meaning of Friendship in My Life’
Our single and married writers respond to each other’s reflections
Consider This: The Meaning of Friendship in My Life As a Married Woman
Reflections from one married woman
Learning about Cultures outside Your Own
International travel is not always necessary
How to Break Up With Bailing Culture
And how learning to say "no" can protect our friendships, our stress levels, and our time
Affirming Our Friends Goes beyond Commenting on How They Look
Physical qualities need not take center stage.
Intentional Steps Needed When Trying to Make New Friends
True friendship is within reach.
She Walks in Beauty: How Other Women Shape Our Beauty Lives
Beauty is central to the lives of women—and that's a good thing.
Tend and Befriend: How Female Friendship Helps with Healing
In times of trouble, there's a comfort that only our female friends can offer.
Why It's Important to Celebrate Other Women's Successes (Even If You Don't Feel Like It)
Move aside, green-eyed monster!
I Challenged Myself to Stop Offering Unsolicited Advice—Here's What I Learned
Turns out, I was contributing more negativity than I thought.
Retaining Community: Keeping Your Relationships Strong Post-College
The best is still to come.