
Recognizing a Toxic Friendship
Toxic Friendships First thing to know, not all friendships with issues are “toxic friendships.” I’m not sure there’s a more overused word on the internet.
Toxic Friendships First thing to know, not all friendships with issues are “toxic friendships.” I’m not sure there’s a more overused word on the internet.
For episode 50, I’m thrilled to welcome my mom back to Dear Nina. My mom, Kathy Sackheim, has been an instrumental part of the Dear
It’s better to say something than nothing. Make the hard phone call. Donate to the cause. Let friends help you. Ask questions. Look past what
Disagreements Between Friends There is so much value to having friends with different points of view and backgrounds. I love witnessing a friendship between people
In my episode with Jill Smokler, formerly THE Scary Mommy of the famous Scary Mommy, and currently the host of the podcast, She’s Got Issues,
Friendship Triangles, Envy, Competition, and Ghosting with Guest Christie Tate Signup for my newsletter on friendship, books, TV, and more. I have author,
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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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