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The joys and challenges of relating with others.

Friends
Saving Your Guy-Gal Friendship

Heidi Reeder Ph.D. on February 22, 2012

When one friend admits they are "into" the other but the feeling isn't mutual, the relationship may be in jeopardy. Friendships often dissolve under these circumstances, but not always. Here's what makes the difference.

When one friend admits they are "into" the other but the feeling isn't mutual, the relationship may be in jeopardy. Friendships often dissolve under these circumstances, but not always. Here's what makes the difference.

Mating
Attraction, Just Between Friends

Heidi Reeder Ph.D. on February 7, 2012

If I tell you I am attracted to my male friend, Tim, what do you think I'm saying? It turns out there are four ways attraction is experienced in male-female friendship.

If I tell you I am attracted to my male friend, Tim, what do you think I'm saying? It turns out there are four ways attraction is experienced in male-female friendship.