by Kate Spears The holiday season is here and that means social gatherings galore. One holiday social event that evokes fear in the hearts of co-workers everywhere is the dreaded holiday office party. Maybe your boss can’t hold her liquor or perhaps you have co-workers from you-know-where. No matter what challenges you are facing, [...]
Q: “I really enjoy entertaining, but it seems as though I’m always the one who hosts (and therefore the one who is always left with an enormous mess). What’s a tactful way to ask my friends to pitch in without sounding whiney?” A: This is a wonderful question and I hope to impart [...]
Q: “Iʼve just been promoted to my dream job in another state. This is wonderful except that my husband loves his job and itʼs local, without opportunity to move or work remotely . . . is there any way to compromise here, or is one of us going to have to completely give? [...]
Q: “My best friend (since childhood) is a guy, and he’s dating a girl who can’t stand me or our friendship. I don’t know what to do to make her like me . . . ” This is a tough one because the bond between best friends is really a special thing [...]
Q: ” I have a friend who copies everything single thing that I do from décor to career. How do I keep both my flair and friendship alive?” A: Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s also quite possibly the least creative and most irritating. The first thing to understand [...]
Q: “I used to look forward to hosting dinner parties, but two of my closest friends aren’t on speaking terms. It makes every get together stressful and unpleasant! How can I resolve this situation politely without one friend feeling left out?” -Libby A: Dear Libby, Wow, it’s tough when our friends’ issues [...]