“People are always doing that in movies, staring out of windows to signify their hardships. I've tried a few times, but it… — Rachel Bertsche Film 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… — Rachel Bertsche Books 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 Best friends 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… — Rachel Bertsche Best friend 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… — Rachel Bertsche Happiness 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… — Rachel Bertsche Best friend 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… — Rachel Bertsche Friends 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… — Rachel Bertsche Best friend 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… — Rachel Bertsche Best friend 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… — Rachel Bertsche Approaching 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… — Rachel Bertsche Awkwardness Copy Share Image
“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 Friendship Copy Share Image
“Is there a word for the friendship version of cock-blocking? There should be.” — Rachel Bertsche Cock Copy Share Image
“The evening makes me think Facebook is a blessing and a curse. Sure, it helps us keep track of people with whom… — Rachel Bertsche Evening Copy Share Image
“Sometimes when I see people from high school I feel trapped in a persona I maintained then,' she says. 'Ten years have… — Rachel Bertsche Friends Copy Share Image
“With some people there is easy conversation and not enough time in one meal to get out everything you want to tell… — Rachel Bertsche Communication 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… — Rachel Bertsche Best friends Copy Share Image
“I like having plans. I like keeping them. Even if said plan is to spend an uninterrupted hour watching Friday Night Lights.… — Rachel Bertsche Day night Copy Share Image
“Friendship intimacy calls for whoever is on the receiving end of the information to offer "hefty helpings of emotional expressiveness and unconditional… — Rachel Bertsche Friday night Copy Share Image
