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Irene Levine
psychologist, friendship expert, and author of Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup With Your Best Friend
How To Let Go of Lingering Resentment and Achieve Peace of Mind, According to Mental-Health Experts
Learn how to forgive someone who hurt you and let go of resentment, plus all the reasons why doing so will improve your relationships.
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Does Not Having a Best Friend Have Implications on Your Mental Health?
What is a good friend versus a best friend? Psychologists focused on friendship explain and share the mental-health benefits to know about.
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5 Sneaky Habits That Could Be Seriously Alienating Your Friends
According to friendship experts, these minor everyday tendencies are habits that hurt friendships over time by breeding resentment.
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Why ‘Fringe Friends’ Are Important—And How To Reconnect With Yours Post-Lockdown
If lockdown got in the way of your relationships with your "fringe friends" or outer-circle friends, it's not too late to regain those ties.
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How To Cancel Plans at the Last Minute in the Least Cringey Way Possible
Learn how to cancel plans at the last minute without being rude: Begin with an apology, explain your "why," and reschedule for the future.
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