Friendship - xoJane

Giving Too Much? Your Generosity Might Be Ruining Your Friendships

Karyn Polewaczyk — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:00 -0400

If you’re an over-giver … or know someone who is, read on to learn how to extricate yourself from an awkward situation—or stop creating one.

I Love My Distant Friends But I've Realized The Importance Of Crafting Local, In-Person Female Friendships

Haley B. Elkins — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400

How many of us are using that ugly rationalization -- “Oh, I just have trouble making female friends; men like me better than women do” -- to justify an existence against our own self-interest?

If You Don’t Like Women, I Don’t Trust You

Britni Danielle of Clutch — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400

When I hear other women say they can’t stand women, it makes me sad because what they’re really saying is that they can’t stand parts of themselves.

I'm A Mushy Weenie When I'm In Love But Don't You Dare Tell My Friends

Shayla — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:30:00 -0400

It’s just that being in love brings out completely different sides of ourselves, sides that are completely opposite from the selves we are when we are around one another.

It Happened To Me Contest Entry: I Was In An Abusive Relationship With My Best Friend

IHTM CONTESTANT — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0400

We joked that we didn’t have time to have relationships with guys because we were too busy dating each other.

Are You Subconsciously Stealing Your Friend’s Beauty Style? Am I?

Caitlin Thornton — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:00:00 -0500

I just want to be pretty and cool! Just like her.

How Not To Be A Dick To Your Disabled Friend

Tara M — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:00:00 -0500

There’s no need for you to speak more loudly and slowly, enunciate more, or mime things when you’re speaking to me

My Best Friend's Boyfriend Called Me A C*nt: The Aftermath

Daisy — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:00:00 -0500

The follow-up story to what happened after my friend's boyfriend completely unleashed on me.

I Can't Say "I Love You"

Louise Hung — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0500

I envy the people who can readily let fly with an "I love you!" for a job well done, a hilarious pratfall or a donut.

It Happened To Me Contest Entry: My Best Friend Committed Suicide

IHTM CONTESTANT — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:30:00 -0500

As the “It Gets Better” campaign becomes a movement, my feelings are bittersweet. Would Rone have taken solace in messages of hope from others?

I Joined A Platonic Dating Website And Am Now Rethinking My Need For Friends

Kelly Dougher — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:00:00 -0500

I need to find someone who will go thrift shopping with me, dammit, so I decided to get a little creative.

My Two Best Friends Are Beautiful, And I'm So Jealous It Could Ruin Our Friendship

Kirsty Isabel — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:00:00 -0500

We’re moving in together soon, and shining, unachievable beauty will become the norm. I’ll be the ugly one.

My Friends Are Having Babies And I Dress Like A Giant Six Year Old

Bridget — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:30:00 -0500

Where was I when everybody decided to get their shit together? Probably drinking margaritas at a dog wedding.

I'M SORRY I MAKE YOUR BABY CRY: How Do I Hang With My Friends WIth Kids?

Louise Hung — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:00:00 -0500

My mom-friend asks me to watch her baby while she takes a well-deserved bathroom break and I find myself behaving as if I'm on a bad date with my gynecologist.

It Happened To Me: My Best Friend Committed Suicide

Melissa — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:00:00 -0500

Today, or sometime around today, is an anniversary that I felt in my body before the why came to mind. Around this time, in 2010, a good friend of mine took her own life. She was 27 years old.

Now That Christmas Is Over Will Someone Buy Me This BFF Necklace Please?

Helena — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

Because then the horrible memories of being shunned by the BFF jewelry police back in the day might finally go away.

My Best Friend Just Got Dumped, And I Couldn’t Be Happier!

Kelly Rheel — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:00:00 -0500

As a single girl, I’m thrilled when my friends break up with their boyfriends, not because I hate their men, but because I need to get out of the house.

It Happened To Me: My Best Friend Stole Nearly $9,000 From Me

Amanda Lauren — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:00:00 -0500

Gigi knew all my secrets. And I thought I knew all of hers.

I Have No Patience For Complainers

Emma Sarran of The Frisky — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:00:00 -0500

You hate your job, but aren’t even looking for a new one? You want to meet men, but refuse to join an online dating site? You’re upset with your weight, but won’t change your diet and exercise? I can’t help you. Only you can.

BUT I DO HAVE A HUSBAND: Coming To Terms With Being "The Married Friend"

Louise Hung — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0500

I still struggle with feeling kind of lame now that I'm a WIFE.