How to Deal with Ambivalent Friendships
Therapist Dr. Miriam Kirmayer suggests paying attention to the ‘shoulds’ you hold around friendship as you deal with difficult relationships.
How To Beat The Winter Blues
When it gets cold out, it’s easy to “cocoon ourselves” at home, says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, but friendships are, unsurprisingly, “essential for our health and well-being.”
6 Steps to Take Before Bailing on a Friendship
It's tempting to focus on the missteps of others when a relationship begins to feel negative, but therapist and friendship researcher Miriam Kirmayer says it's important to examine your own role in the dynamic, too.
The 10 Smartest Resolutions to Make as a Couple
Dr. Miriam Kirmayer says it's not about keeping different spheres of your life separate from each other, but expanding so you can each bring your best self to the relationship.
11 Clever Life Hacks For Anyone Who’s Anxious
"As anyone who has ever struggled with anxiety will tell you, it’s not comfortable," says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer. "That’s why having an arsenal of coping strategies or small 'hacks' can help.”
The One Word Not To Say When You’re Apologizing
Instead of skipping the “sorry”, you need to actually say the words to convey that you're sorry, say Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.
9 Signs You’re Being A Toxic Friend
"When we talk about toxic friendships, we are typically referring to a more stable pattern or way of relating, as opposed to a one-time thing or more transient conflict," says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.
11 Signs It’s Time To Cut Off A Friendship
"If a friend repeatedly expects us to be there for them but doesn't give us anything substantial in return, it’s a sign the friendship is unhealthy and might need to be re-evaluated," says researcher Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.
10 Relationship Resolutions That Can Help Your Mental Health
“A sense of belonging and togetherness is a fundamental human need that we have,” says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer. So when you’re thinking about what you want more of in 2024, don’t forget about connection.
Good-Time Friends Are Allowed To Feel Sad, Too
If you feel like the good-time friend, that’s not always a bad thing, but see if you have any other connections that allow you to be vulnerable and feel more balanced, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer suggests.