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Facebook as a social enhancer

We all know how important social interaction is for happiness. However, depending on our schedules, we might find ourselves cut off from other...
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Long lost treasures: connecting with friends from childhood

Our easiest friendships come to us in adolescence. These friendships are noteworthy for a few reasons. If the chemistry from a fun and healthy...
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Why yawns are contagious; mirror neurons and friendship

What do yawning, empathy, and attraction all have in common? More important (for this column) what do they have to do with friendship? Studies...
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Personality Test

What's your personality type and why does it matter? Yesterday's comments confirmed my thoughts. . .shy friend plus outgoing, extroverted friend,...
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Make a new friend today

As a grown up, taking the next step from meeting someone, to that first date, takes a bit of skill to protect one, or the other, from feeling...
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She doesn't like my face

Quite simply, not all of you will like me. You may think I'm too loud, too chatty, too pushy, or a messy housekeeper. Well, okay, I am actually all...
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Platonic love at first sight

What attracts us to others? What's behind knowing we want to be that woman's friend? Although I believe that the process of building a friendship...
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Friendship: age difference or distance should not be an issue

Don't let age get in the way of making a friend. Our older friends offer wisdom and insight that can only come with being born before us. The...
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What is a best friend?

Your closest, most trusted, and valued friends are your best friends. Contrary to popular belief, you can have more than one best girlfriend. Many...
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