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February 25, 2013March 3, 2013

The “Just Friends” Conundrum

Back when we were five, everyone was pretty much the same, at least where boys and girls were concerned. Girls liked pirates, dump trucks, role playing, and playing rough, just like we did. Our friends in kindergarten were whoever sat near us in class, or who climbed the monkey bars to the top with us, … Continue reading The “Just Friends” Conundrum

February 14, 2013February 25, 2013

The Former Friend Hypothesis

Remember that friend you had that you somehow lost touch with? Remember, you met at Starbucks five years ago when you both reached for the half-and-half at the same time, joking that she was your better “half”. You two were inseparable for about a year and a half, going everywhere and doing everything together. Then … Continue reading The Former Friend Hypothesis

February 6, 2013February 25, 2013

The Friend Hierarchy

I find the idea of having a “best” friend infinitely intriguing. Seriously, what other species recognizes that others are unique and then places another level of distinction on one, and one alone? I can understand having layers of friends. I’ve seen it a lot. I mean, sometimes you need a friend to hang with at … Continue reading The Friend Hierarchy

January 21, 2013July 15, 2018

The Friend Cycle

Some friends are what I call for-the-moment friends, and I don’t mean the kind that ditch you when the going gets rough and you really need them to lean on. I mean those friends who come into your life unexpectedly and leave just as unexpectedly. Yet, after they’re gone you realize they were just what … Continue reading The Friend Cycle