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Dear Dania: Seeking a Best Friend
In our ongoing "Dear Dania" series, editor and therapist Dania Akondo responds to a reader who's feeling the pressure to expand her circle of best friends.
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Dear Dania: Should I Ditch My Friends?
Editor and therapist Dania Akondo responds to a reader who is wondering whether their less successful friends are still adding value to their life.
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Navigating Toxic Friendships in Adulthood
Therapist Ellie Bull unpacks toxic friendships in adulthood by candidly relaying her own experience, and then providing helpful tips for healthier bonds.
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Dear Dania: Friend’s New (and first) Relationship Has Me Worried
In a new entry to our ongoing Dear Dania series, couples therapist Dania Akondo advises a reader who's concerned about their friend's first relationship.
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A View from the Sidelines: The Hidden Cost of Empathy
Therapist Mira Shah draws on her own experience of empathy fatigue - highlighting the consequences for those who care from the sidelines.
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Dear Dania: Dealing with a Selfish Friend
Dear Dania, I have a friend who I’ve known for over a decade. Ironically, we (both men) bonded...