How to Turn a Work Friend Into a Real Friend
“You also want to make sure that there’s no hierarchy, and no sense of competition or scarcity in terms of sharing similar goals, adds Dr. Kirmayer. It gets tricky when one friend gets promoted and is now tasked with supervising, mentoring or giving feedback to the other friend.”
How to Reach Out to Coworkers After Being Laid Off
“We often expect others to initiate, says Dr. Kirmayer. And if they don’t reach out or follow up, we tend to interpret that in ways that add to our sense of discomfort and disconnect.
How To Be Better At Small Talk
“There isn’t just one ‘right’ way to socialize and getting caught up in this narrative can increase the anxiety that comes with networking, small talk, and making friends.”
Friendship In a Pandemic
“Kirmayer says her hope is that “people are more aware of how important social connection is for them, that it no longer feels as frivolous or as much of a luxury”.