by Irene S. Levine, PhD
The sudden loss of a close friend can be as painful as breaking up with a romantic partner, especially if you are the one who was left behind. Read my latest article on how to handle a failed friendship on RevolutionHealth.com.
Freelance journalist Florence Isaacs, an expert on relationships, friendship, and effective communication in business and social situations, wrote the groundbreaking book on friendship, Toxic Friends True Friends: How Your Friendships Can Make or Break Your Health, Happiness, Family, and Career (Citadel, 2003).
When I decided to write a book about fractured friendships, her book was high on my reading list; if you are interested in the topic of friendship, it should be high on yours as well. She graciously agreed to answer some of my questions about her book and about female friendships in a recent email interview...
