Breakups with a significant other, expected or not, can be painful and confusing. Calling it quits with a friend is no different. Experts say the emotional distress experienced during a breakup can actually change your brain chemistry. Megan Bruneau, a therapist in New York, told GQ, this is because dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin – hormones […]

There is much conversation around romantic relationships, but only a little about friendships. We develop most of our understanding of navigating romantic relationships within our friendships. After years of hosting several community-based events in NYC for women, I realized that many women crave community but don’t know how to find it or nurture it. Through […]

In this edition of the Ericaism, Erica Campbell encourages us to look at the way we resolve our issues with friends and loved ones. When we’ve got problems with somebody, the mature, grown thing to do is to talk to them directly about it first. Often, though, we find ourselves spreading a lot of the […]

What's best for you in your situation? Here are some things you may need to consider.