“Obligation” isn’t a dirty word in a friendship
On what ticket sales for my live show taught me about showing up for friends’ (and your friends of friends) events.
Conversations About Friendship
Conversations About Friendship (by Nina Badzin -- "Dear Nina") dives into the nuanced, gray areas of adult friendship with "warm directness." Examples: changed closeness, uneven effort, group dynamics, hurt feelings, and what to do next.
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Friendship Questions Without Clean Answers
Why friendship dilemmas are rarely as simple as “move on” or “get over it”
When a Friendship Ends but Your Lives Still Overlap
What to do when a former best friend is still woven into your community (and even your family)
When a Friendship Fades Without a "Villain"
Why some friendships fade without a dramatic ending—and how to carry the story with less resentment
The Conversation with Jill Smokler I’m Grateful We Recorded
I’m sending something different this week.
The Friendship Case for Getting Out of Your Routine
Why travel, strangers, and small social risks are good for connection
Your Friendship Has Changed, But Your Friend Denies It
When someone still calls you “their person” and no longer acts like it.