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Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Lonely and Hate It!

Dear Dr. Romance: I'm Lonely and Hate It!

At times in life, old friends go through changes, and it's time to make new ones.

Dear Dr. Romance: Almost all of my friends have boyfriends, (we're 22, turning 23) and I don't. I never have. I feel really alone during the week because all my friends are with their boyfriends. I basically work, take classes, and that's it. I either need a boyfriend or more friends, because I'm lonely and hate it! Dear Reader: At times in life, old friends go through changes, and it's time to make new ones. If you haven't made new friends in a while, updating your definition of friendship and increasing your skills at meeting people will be worth your while.

DIY Easter Candy Cocktail Recipe [EXPERT]
Who's ready for happy hour?

DIY Easter Candy Cocktail Recipe

Culinary Expert Zoe Rogers brings you grown-up spin on your favorite seasonal kids' candy!

What is the #1 selling non-chocolate Easter candy for over 20 years? PEEPS®! ... but they aren't just for Easter anymore.

Everything You Need To Know About Chemistry
Have you noticed that indiscriminately following your attractions often ends in disaster?

Everything You Need To Know About Chemistry: Part I

Will your attraction lead you to true love or will it lead you astray?

Have you noticed that indiscriminately following your attractions often ends in disaster? If so, you've come to the right place. In this series of articles, I'll take you on the chemistry journey of your life. As we travel together, you'll begin to look at your relationships differently. You will be empowered at times when you've previously felt lost or confused. Let's begin.

Are You Carrying Your Weight In Your Friendships?
Staying in touch with friends can add endless joy and laughter to your life.

Are You Carrying Your Weight In Your Friendships?

How to keep your friendships alive despite your busy schedules.

We're all busy. Let's face it. Our lives are busy. Sometimes between family, work and other obligations, your friendships can slip through the cracks. Sure, you "like" her status on Facebook but when is the last time you gave her an actual phone call? For some friends like one of my best friends, this is totally cool. She lives far away and I see her once or twice a year. We might not talk for months but when we're together, it's like we never left.

Asking for What You Want

Asking for What You Want

In my counseling office, I see a lot of damage done because people don't know how to ask for what they want, or don't think it's OK. Not asking for what you want means you'll eventually resent somebody, and that leads to a lot of strife. So today, I thought I'd give some hints about how to ask for what you want. To really be successful, you need to understand the difference between asking and demanding, and how to approach different people.

How To Text With Care
Don't let texting get in the way of your relationships!

How To Text With Care

Tips to keep in mind while you navigate the world of texting etiquette!

Texting has become a primary form of communication in recent years. Relationships end and begin over text. Hurtful things are impulsively sent over text. Loving messages are sent. Requests for the grocery list or dinner are quickly communicated. Is so much texting really a good alternative for actual talking?

When Should I "Break Up" With A Bad Friend?
When Should I "Break Up" With A Bad Friend?

When Should I "Break Up" With A Bad Friend?

How to know it's time to finally end your toxic friendship.

Although you and your BFF have been friends for what seems like forever, you can't help but notice that she's been bringing you down lately. She's unsupportive of you and your life choices, unnecessarily mean or hurtful, and is no longer giving you the kind of friendship that you want. So, how do you "break up" with her? 12 Types Of Friends You Should Break Up With

Your BFF Can Be Your Best Stress Defense!

Your BFF Can Be Your Best Stress Defense!

BFFs are great for shopping, gossiping and more; they can also help you manage stress better.

Stress can be a killer and we are regularly overwhelmed with the newest stress reducer, tips to reduce anxiety and even the hot off the FDA approval line for which meds will help us manage our stress and anxiety. But what if your BFF could be your best natural defense for reducing your stress level?

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"A true friend sees the first tear, catches the second and stops the third."

5 Ways Friends Can Help You Get Over Your Ex

Friends are the flowers of life; they can make it all better when you break off a romance.

In YourTango's recent breakup survey of 1,329 people polled between December 21, 2011 - January 9, 2012, the #1 most popular activity people recommend to someone getting over a breakup is to "spend time with friends". For someone in the midst of a breakup, here are 5 healing ways to interact with your friends to shake off your Ex and get over your loss.

unfriend an ex on facebook
Though engaged, the writer's didn't feel truly "over" her ex until he unfriended her.

Our Breakup Wasn't Complete Until He Unfriended Me On Facebook

An engaged writer unexpectedly learns the power of breaking digital ties with an ex.

After six tumultuous years of being lovers, worst enemies, exes (three times over), and pseudo-friends who would only catch up occasionally via Facebook, my ex Jack finally cut the cord on our online relationship: he de-friended me on Facebook.

What Is Your Level Of Friendship?

What Is Your Level Of Friendship?

Understanding friendships, acquaintances and the levels of friendship. Till you meet in-person...

Over the years I have had so many different kids of friendships. When we're kids we share toys and have fun sleepovers. As adults we can be friends first and trying dating second... oops, that doesn't really work now does it? Then there's the notion of becoming a couple and hopefully friends too, ouch!