Friendship
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The three little words helping me to make the most of every moment
On my hardest days, these words answer my mean inner critic.
- Jo Stanley
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I couldn’t stop stalking a former friend on social media. Then she caught me
I know I’m not alone in turning to social-media stalking as a way of processing negative emotions, especially in the context of friendship or romantic break-ups.
- Zoya Patel
They’ve been mates for nearly 50 years. Then one day, Russell brought out a book
The decades-long friendship between Russell Thompson, a professor in transport engineering, and Russell James, a retired teacher, began in 1977.
- Lenny Ann Low
I don’t even like my friends’ house that much. So why do I feel so envious of them?
Some negative emotions seem to get more intense as we age. A friend once told me to do this when they rear their head. It’s been good advice.
- Mercedes Mercier
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It’s time to rebrand the boys’ trip: Why we should travel with mates more
Once you move past the cliches, it’s clear how good these trips are for supporting male mental health.
- Paul Marshall
What to do when someone you love tells you they’re not OK
Nearly half of Australians will experience a mental condition in their lifetime, so it’s important to know how to respond when someone shares they’re struggling.
- Shona Hendley
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Party like it’s the end of the world? No thanks, I’d much rather do this instead
I was once the life of the party – now I am embracing another side.
- Kathy Lette
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‘You’ve lost weight’: What to say instead next time you greet a friend
When we pay each other compliments, let’s focus on what matters.
- Wendy Squires
I wish we’d taken more photos: Debra Adelaide on losing her best friend after 50 years
On the first day of high school, Debra Adelaide forged a bond with fellow author Gabrielle Carey that would last for decades.
- Debra Adelaide