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How To Make Real Friends In Your 30s
Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23

How To Make Real Friends In Your 30s

So what can account for the big friendship shift that seems to occur once you hit your third or fourth decade? According to Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, the answer is simple: life.

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6 Tips for Getting Over a BFF
Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23

6 Tips for Getting Over a BFF

“More often than not, friendships end because of this gradual distancing process that happens.” To help you navigate this tough time, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer shares six tips for how to deal.

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How to Revive A Friendship
Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23

How to Revive A Friendship

It can be disorienting to feel you’re back at square one with a person you already have a shared history with. Here’s some help from connection experts like Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

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What Could Go Wrong On Your Quest for Credit Card Points
Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23

What Could Go Wrong On Your Quest for Credit Card Points

“The best case scenario is you plan ahead for these situations so you’re not chasing after your friends later,” said Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

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Healthy Friendships with Your Wedding Planner BFF
Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23

Healthy Friendships with Your Wedding Planner BFF

“It’s not uncommon for friends to feel as though they don’t have enough time to spend with each other or that they miss the days when their conversations were not dominated by wedding updates," says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

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Tips for Making Friends As An Adult
Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship Kelly Etz 11/30/23

Tips for Making Friends As An Adult

Therapist and friendship researcher Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, says over time, it gets harder for adults to form meaningful friendships.

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How to Maintain Friendships
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How to Maintain Friendships

Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, a therapist and friendship researcher, suggests being clear about your limits when you’re feeling frenzied.

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How To Lose a Friend in 10 Days
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How To Lose a Friend in 10 Days

When it comes to letting go of a friend, we hesitate—not knowing how to break the news. But this further prolongs the discomfort, explains Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

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The Pros and Cons of Coworker Friends
Friendship, Workplace Connection Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship, Workplace Connection Kelly Etz 11/30/23

The Pros and Cons of Coworker Friends

Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, a therapist and friendship expert, says connecting with people at work can also impact our mood, stress levels, and risks of burning out.

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9 Signs You’re Being A Toxic Friend
Friendship, Mental Health Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship, Mental Health Kelly Etz 11/30/23

9 Signs You’re Being A Toxic Friend

"When we talk about toxic friendships, we are typically referring to a more stable pattern or way of relating, as opposed to a one-time thing or more transient conflict," says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

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11 Signs It’s Time To Cut Off A Friendship
Friendship, Mental Health Kelly Etz 11/30/23 Friendship, Mental Health Kelly Etz 11/30/23

11 Signs It’s Time To Cut Off A Friendship

"If a friend repeatedly expects us to be there for them but doesn't give us anything substantial in return, it’s a sign the friendship is unhealthy and might need to be re-evaluated," says researcher Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

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10 Relationship Resolutions That Can Help Your Mental Health
Friendship, Mental Health Kelly Etz 11/29/23 Friendship, Mental Health Kelly Etz 11/29/23

10 Relationship Resolutions That Can Help Your Mental Health

“A sense of belonging and togetherness is a fundamental human need that we have,” says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer. So when you’re thinking about what you want more of in 2024, don’t forget about connection.

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How To Actually Make Meaningful Connections
Friendship, Loneliness Kelly Etz 11/29/23 Friendship, Loneliness Kelly Etz 11/29/23

How To Actually Make Meaningful Connections

Here, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer shares how to build deeper bonds in your current relationships and start brand new ones that bring meaning, support, and a whole lot of value to your life.

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How to Make Mom Friends
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How to Make Mom Friends

“Putting yourself out there and being vulnerable to make new friends can be especially tough for new moms,” says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

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How To Help A Friend Who Isn’t Feeling Themselves
Friendship, Support Kelly Etz 11/28/23 Friendship, Support Kelly Etz 11/28/23

How To Help A Friend Who Isn’t Feeling Themselves

It’s easy to shake off someone’s self-critical comment and move the conversation to lighter things. But if you never dig deeper, you won’t get to the root of those comments or help your bud feel understood, says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

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Good-Time Friends Are Allowed To Feel Sad, Too
Mental Health, Friendship Kelly Etz 11/17/23 Mental Health, Friendship Kelly Etz 11/17/23

Good-Time Friends Are Allowed To Feel Sad, Too

If you feel like the good-time friend, that’s not always a bad thing, but see if you have any other connections that allow you to be vulnerable and feel more balanced, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer suggests.

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