After hearing the theory, people (me) were shook! It was eye-opening to hear someone verbalize that having different expectations for different friends was not a bad thing, but actually...healthy?? So ...

Deena Shinn is a freelance writer and editor. When she's not writing or wrangling her two feisty daughters, you can find her experimenting with sourdough bread or exploring northern California.

I'm sure we'd agree that school friends are probably friends for life. And why not? They’re practically like family. You've ...