You feel good potential friendship chemistry with someone, but then what to do next? This is an episode about pursuing a new friend. (We also
If there’s one thing we need these days, it’s some joy and laughter. It’s dark times. And while today’s story of a heartbreak from
This episode of Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship focuses on reaching out amidst turmoil (this time in particular, in the Middle East), navigating conversations
If you’re struggling with managing your friendships or looking for innovative ways to make new friends, this episode is your roadmap to a richer,
Have you ever stopped to acknowledge the profound impact of your childhood friendships, even the most casual and fleeting ones, on your adult identity? This
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you simply can’t connect with someone trying to become better friends with you? Or, have you
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DEAR NINA: Conversations About Friendship is a podcast and newsletter about the ups and downs of adult friendship. I’m the host, Nina Badzin, a Minneapolis-based writer who accepted a position as a friendship advice columnist in 2014 and never stopped. DEAR NINA, the podcast, started in 2021, and has been referenced in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, The Guardian, The Chicago Tribune, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, and elsewhere!
I send emails through Substack with the latest anonymous friendship letters, podcast episodes, book reviews, and more.