It’s a topic that has been the subject of numerous Hollywood rom-coms: can men and women be friends and nothing more? For the most part, films will depict that no, they can’t be. You need only watch When Harry Met Sally to be reminded of the fact, with Harry asserting the “sex part always gets […]
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HEALTH NOTES: Pub boosts male friendship, shows new research
HEALTH NOTES: Pub boosts male friendship, shows new research The factors that determine if a friendship will survive is dependent on our gender, according to new research. Women are likely to remain friends with someone who they speak to regularly. For men, how often they talk to someone has ‘absolutely no effect’ on the likelihood […]
2 things you should never say to a friend going through a breakup, and what to say instead
When your friend is dealing with emotional pain following a breakup, your first instinct might be to bash their ex or help them make sense of the loss. But those comments won't help them in the long run, "Breakup Bootcamp" author Amy Chan told Insider. Instead, offer ways to help your friend get their mind […]
This Common Coping Mechanism For Anxiety Could Actually Be Doing You More Harm Than Good
Live by the old adage, ‘a problem shared is a problem halved?’ You might wanna rethink that… According to Macquarie University clinical psychologist Danielle Einstein, learning to embrace uncertainty – without turning to friends for comfort – is the key to easing anxiety. “Our culture has changed immensely as a result of the smartphone,” she […]