When a Moment of Solidarity Turns Into Friendship
Standing up for another woman is an act that serves all women. But sometimes the most meaningful consequence is a new bond that can last a lifetime.
Female Friendship
Are Intersectional Friendships Between Women a Myth?
Our relationships with women are sources of strength, our way to learn about one another and ourselves. But how much difference should test our bonds?
“Dear Julie: Can I Remain Friends With an Obama Hater?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper helps a lefty decide whether to unlock horns with her neocon BFF, and advises a mom on the intricate politics of mean-tween parenting.
Dear Julie: “My BFF Is Reveling In Pity Parties on Facebook”
DAME's Friendkeeper helps a woman struggling with depression and another whose pal puts her pain on parade.
Dear Julie: “I Moved to the ’Burbs and Became the Odd Woman Out”
DAME’s Friendkeeper helps a city girl make nice and lays down the law on tipping and the dinner date that does it all wrong.
Dear Julie: “My Friend’s Partying Is Getting Annoying—and Dangerous”
DAME’s Friendkeeper runs inebriation interference and helps a woman deal with another mother’s bully of a son.
Dear Julie: “My Friend’s Boyfriend Danced All Up On Me”
DAME’s Friendkeeper sorts out a sleazy situation and helps a woman parse Facebook politics between friends.
Dear Julie: “Can I Overlook the Pro-Gun Stance of My Childhood Friends?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper shares some sense about second amendment supporters and how to handle the always-vague drama queen.
Dear Julie: “I Think My Friend Needs Meds and It’s Scaring Me”
DAME’s Friendkeeper advises on armchair diagnosing, and helps a woman find her voice with a lifelong bossypants.
Dear Julie: “How Can I Tell My Friend That Her Hygiene Is Horrible?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper has advice for helping someone come clean, and weighs in on a badly behaving woman who pulled the cancer card.