“Being the only stranger at dinner with a group of girls who are already close friends doesn't sound appealing at all. I'll have to pretend to laugh at stories I don't get about people I don't know. I'll probably stuff… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“You have to believe that people will be open to your advances. We psych ourselves out of approaching a potential BFF or emailing a… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“Being the only stranger at dinner with a group of girls who are already close friends doesn't sound appealing at all. I'll have to… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“Because while we all Facebook stalk, protocol is to not admit it. I might know, from status update, that a potential best friend swims… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“I used to think someone needed to be my best friend before I'd burden her with my problems or my tears. Now I think… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“Popular culture has made it okay to yell "I want a man!" from the rooftops, so why are we still embarrassed to say, "I… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“Though I have started emailing with one of my fellow readers whenever there's something important to say about Modern Family or Friday Night Lights,… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“People are always doing that in movies, staring out of windows to signify their hardships. I've tried a few times, but it was pretty… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“But on a Sunday morning when I want to grab an omelet over girl talk, I’m at a loss. My Chicago friends are the… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“I think the waiters and hostess are beginning to recognize me. They must either think I'm the most popular girl in Chicago or a… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“Some of the friendships I've found as an adult are far more rewarding than those forged out of the convenience of adolescence.” — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“Plus, research shows that being a part of a group that meets just once a month will give you the same increase in happiness… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
“The decision to move to the second post-college city (or suburb, or town), however, is usually made independent of friends. No matter if you… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share Image
