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Relationships

Fierce Self-Compassion: A Conversation With Kristin Neff

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on June 15, 2021

How does self-compassion allow us to set boundaries, effect change, and connect more meaningfully?

How does self-compassion allow us to set boundaries, effect change, and connect more meaningfully?

Friends

This Is the Secret to Close Friendships

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on July 30, 2019

When you think of the most important quality of a best friend, what comes to mind? A recent global study by Snap Inc. found that, for most of us, honesty tops the list.

When you think of the most important quality of a best friend, what comes to mind? A recent global study by Snap Inc. found that, for most of us, honesty tops the list.

Friends

It Takes a Village: 4 Lessons on Friendships and Parenthood

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on June 27, 2018

How our friendships make the challenges of parenthood more manageable and the triumphs more meaningful.

How our friendships make the challenges of parenthood more manageable and the triumphs more meaningful.

Infertility

Supporting a Friend Through Infertility

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on April 24, 2018

How can you support a friend through infertility? Show up, be open, and recognize the power of your silent presence.

How can you support a friend through infertility? Show up, be open, and recognize the power of your silent presence.

Relationships

How Co-rumination Turns Healthy Relationships Toxic

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on April 3, 2018

As comforting as it may be to have someone to turn to when we need vent or debrief a difficult situation, it can be a slippery slope towards co-rumination.

As comforting as it may be to have someone to turn to when we need vent or debrief a difficult situation, it can be a slippery slope towards co-rumination.

Friends

How Friends Help and Hinder Our New Year’s Resolutions

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on December 30, 2017

Looking to keep your New Year's resolutions? Teaming up with a friend can make all the difference, as long as you avoid these traps.

Looking to keep your New Year's resolutions? Teaming up with a friend can make all the difference, as long as you avoid these traps.

Friends

Six Mistakes to Avoid When Making Friends

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on December 18, 2017

Sometimes, the most helpful way to understand how we can make new friends is to recognize the behaviors we should try our best to avoid.

Sometimes, the most helpful way to understand how we can make new friends is to recognize the behaviors we should try our best to avoid.

Jealousy

How to Cope When You’re Envious of a Friend

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on November 28, 2017

The more our paths diverge from those of our friends, the more important it becomes to learn how to manage feelings of envy.

The more our paths diverge from those of our friends, the more important it becomes to learn how to manage feelings of envy.

With the success and ubiquity of online dating, it’s not too surprising that friendships are now making their way into the virtual world.

Friends

How to Make Friends When You Don’t Have Play Dates

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on September 12, 2017

Making friends as an adult can be anxiety-producing and confusing. Unlike childhood, there isn’t a structure in place to facilitate friendship-making nor are there clear-cut rules.

Making friends as an adult can be anxiety-producing and confusing. Unlike childhood, there isn’t a structure in place to facilitate friendship-making nor are there clear-cut rules.

Friends

5 Lies About Adult Friendships

Miriam Kirmayer Ph.D. on August 25, 2017

"I should have a best friend" and other beliefs that are getting in the way of your friendships.

"I should have a best friend" and other beliefs that are getting in the way of your friendships.