The Friendship Fix: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Losing, and Keeping Up with Your Friends
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (987 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0312607318 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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"This book is awesome because I'm in it. And because I sort of apologize to everyone in the two pages I'm in. Not only does she embrace and trumpet the importance of friendship, the author also offers relevant ideas and non-silly steps to put yourself out there and start creating new friendships. So if you're sort of mad at me, you should probably buy this book. Andrea Bonior addresses all the complex friendship dilemmas women are likely to encounter in their 20s and 30s and lays out practical strategies to avoid or resolve them.” Irene S. Her advice tunes right in to the newest friendship issues (online and off) in this complex world.” Florence Isaacs, author of Toxic Friends/True Friends“Written in a breezy and accessible style, The Friendship Fix is chock full of invaluable advice and wisdom. An overdone topic taken from clinical to fab
"Unrealistic" according to Amazon Customer. The only part I found helpful was if a friend is in dire need of psychiatric help, but even that section wasn't helpful when a friend or family member for that member refuses to go seek help, instead they try to make your life a living he'll. When enduring loss, this book misses the mark of friends deserting one due to a fear of loss. Within three years we lost . Carl R. Morris said A Friend Indeed. What is a good friend? I think we all know when we have one, but why can't we ever figure out the ones that just don't seem to be quite right? While written for the younger crowd, this book can be a great resource for people of any age (I'm 60). Friendships span the whole relationship gamut and it is nice to know that there are some dos and don'ts that make sens. C. Kimberly said Good writing style, content not so much. I got this book from the library to see if it was worth purchasing a copy, and can now say I'm glad I didn't spend the money to purchase it. While the writing style is cute and witty (the numerous pop culture references will be outdated very quickly, though), the content is nothing that common sense wouldn't already tell you. I was hoping to find some useful tip
Her expertise has appeared in such places as CNN, MSNBC, and Good Housekeeping. In addition to maintaining a private psychotherapy practice, Andrea serves on the faculty of Georgetown University. Andrea Bonior, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and author of the popular weekly mental health column "Baggage Check" in the Washington Post Express. She lives wi
Unfortunately, they're also at the heart of drama, stress, and sometimes not-so-great escapades after that fifth martini. Had enough of that bridezilla? Feeling alone in a new city? Dealing with the trauma of the worst breakup everwith someone you never even made out with?We've heard the path to fulfillment has much to do with relationships. helps you make the most of your friendships, whether they be old, new, online, or in person.. But while it's often thought that for young women, it's all about finding the right man, real women beg to differ: It's friendships that are at the heart of happiness. And, technology, from texting to Facebook, has made all friendships more complicated than ever. At last comes The Friendship Fix, jam-packed with practical ways to improve your life by improving your circle. From dealing with friends-with-benefits to coworkers from the dark side, from feeling alone to being desperate to defriend a few dozen people, Andrea Bonior, Ph.D