Spending time with our friends and family should be rejuvenating. But what about when spending time with friends starts to feel more draining than rejuvenating? We explain more about emotional vampires, the signs to look out for, and what you can do to get back on track.…
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FRIENDSHIPS
This is why we should all have intergenerational friendships
Uncover the multitude of benefits to befriending people of different generations, and enter a new age of understanding…
Spot the signs that your friendship has turned sour with columnist Michelle Elman
Recognise the signs, and learn what to do if someone once close to you is feeling less like a cheerleader and more like your adversary…
Are low maintenance friendships the way to go?
Maintaining friendships as an adult isn’t always easy, but low maintenance friendships could be the answer to helping us stay connected…
Michelle Elman on how to navigate wage gaps in friendships
Columnist Michelle Elman discusses friendship wage gaps, and how to communicate your spending limits with mates…
How to deal with outgrowing friendships
Friendships change, grow, and evolve over time. Outgrowing some friendships is a natural – but it doesn’t make it easy. We explain more about how to let go and allow yourself to move forward…
Michelle Elman on setting boundaries versus building walls
Recognise the difference between establishing and communicating clear boundaries, and closing yourself off from others…
Michelle Elman on how to deal with a one-sided relationship
How to spot the signs and adjust the balance when you feel your efforts with friends or relationships aren’t being reciprocated…
What is big talk and how can it strengthen connections?
We’re all familiar with small talk, the casual and informal chit-chat we engage in during social interactions, but what is ‘big talk’ and how can it encourage more meaningful connections?…