Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Village Your neighborhood community might be the most overlooked place for social connection. However, it’s essential to understand the difference
So many good reasons to walk with your friends who live nearby Many of us enjoy walking with friends for the mental and physical benefits
Plenty of Friends but No Close Friends What if you have lots of friends, but nobody feels like your special confidante or the person who
Do you have hyperlocal friends? You should! There are local friends and there are “HYPERLOCAL” friends. This month in the Dear Nina community, we’re focusing
Making Friends in a Fandom Community Fandom, especially very enthusiastic fandom, can provide community, belonging, and friendship. In episode #134 of Dear Nina: Conversations About
Talking to Friends About Sex at Any Age It’s not uncommon to discuss our sex lives with friends during the adolescent and college years. But
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!
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HI, I’M NINA BADZIN. I’m a writer fascinated by the dynamics of friendship, and I’ve been answering anonymous advice questions on the topic since 2014. I now also answer them on my podcast, Dear Nina! I’m a creative writing instructor at ModernWell in Minneapolis, a freelance writer and editor, and an avid reader who reviews 50 books a year. Welcome to my site!
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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.
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