by Irene S. Levine, PhD
In a recent article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, culture critic Jenice Armstrong weighs in on the fractured friendship of Rosie O’Donnell and Elizabeth Hasselback---one woman formerly on, and the other one presently on The View. Now both, former friends. The article by the Philly columnist raises the intriguing question: How much is too much to expect from a friend?
In the past, actress Brooke Shields has been upfront and honest about her bout with post-partum depression. Now, the Princeton grad has taken up another personal cause: promoting the importance of female friendships.
Shields made the morning talk show rounds this week appearing on the Today Show and The View, where she announced that she is partnering with Tupperware as a spokesperson for the newly launched Chain of Confidence campaign. The web site offers an online community where women can link to the chain and discuss how friendship has affected their self-confidence.
