It’s Lonely Being the B-List Friend
I’m a B-list friend. I’m not a top tier or A-list friend. I’m not a best friend. I’m no one’s…
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Dear Long Distance Friend, You’re Worth it
Adult relationships long-distance? Challenging. Adult friendships long-distance? A blessing! Friends we have acquired over time have probably relocated. They have…
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Now That I’m in My 30s, I’m the Flighty Friend
I am a flighty friend. I never really intended for this to be my title in the grand scheme of…
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My Dear Pregnant Friend, I’m Happy For You—But I’m a Little Jealous, Too
I attended another baby shower this weekend. That's the second one in as many weeks, and I have at least…
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Your Pastor’s Wife is Probably Lonely
You see her weekly—composed, polished, smiling. She sits at the front in a seat many are too intimidated to choose…
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Dear Friend, I’m Not the Same Now That I’m a Mom But I Still Need You
Dearest friend, It’s still me. Well, sort of. I’m here but another version entirely. I’m in a bubble of longing…
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Look for the Ones Who Remain
Look for the ones who remain. When your story gets messy. When your parents get sick. When your family adds…
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Every Woman Needs a Friend For Life
There’s someone I need more than my husband. My husband indulges my dramatic stories, But she’ll ask me to tell…
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Moms, You Need Time With Your Friends, Too
Monday: Picnic and play at the park. Tuesday: Swim and popsicles at the pool. Wednesday: Storytime at the library. Thursday:…
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Good, Long Distance Friendship is Hard But So Worth it
I cry every time she arrives, and I cry every time she leaves. Because each time I see her, I…
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