“Sometimes when I see people from high school I feel trapped in a persona I maintained then,' she says. 'Ten years have gone by, a dive changed a tremendous amount - both emotionally and in circumstance. So while my oldest… — 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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“With some people there is easy conversation and not enough time in one meal to get out everything you want to tell her--all the… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share
“The evening makes me think Facebook is a blessing and a curse. Sure, it helps us keep track of people with whom we otherwise… — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share
“Even quilters have cliques! I can't stop picturing Regina George, fifty years later, instructing her minions that 'On Wednesdays, we wear pink.” — Rachel Bertsche Copy Share
