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Category: rejection

#1454: “How long do I wait for a friend to get back to me about our interpersonal problems?”

January 15, 2025January 16, 2025 ~ JenniferP

Closure is a gift you give yourself, part infinity.

#1452: “Am I being unfair to a guy who told me he loved me on our third date?”

December 27, 2024December 28, 2024 ~ JenniferP

A Hallmark Movie where I descend like an angel and say, "I BRING YOU YEESH TIDINGS OF GREAT ICK. FLEE, FLEE, FLEE TO THE CITY AND LEAVE THIS MAN WHERE YOU FOUND HIM."

#1449: “When you’re on the receiving end of No Contact.”

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 ~ JenniferP

Breakups don't have to be about you to feel intensely personal.

#1441: “I want to travel with my friends but I’m afraid my brain will ruin my friendships.”

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 ~ JenniferP

Is it your brain or is it the company?

#1435: Friendship After Work

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 ~ JenniferP

The art of making friends will come in handy again and again in this life.

#1432: Q: “I know I want to leave, but how do I make sure that it’s the right time?” A: The right time is when it’s right for you.

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 ~ JenniferP

The right time to leave a relationship that's making you unhappy is whenever it's right for you.

#1431: “Should I tell her she pissed me off, even though it was years ago?”

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 ~ JenniferP

I tried to age this grudge in years and lost count.

#1429: “Is this an exception to the rule, or am I fooling myself?”

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 ~ JenniferP

Wishful thinking is a powerful drug.

The Return of The Search Terms: Black Dove (January)

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 ~ JenniferP

What are people typing into search engines that leads them here? Let's find out.

#1418: “Need to convince my ex-husband to have my babies.”

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 ~ JenniferP ~ 3 Comments

There are bad ideas, and then there is whatever is happening here.

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