"We'll see if he's still sending you roses six months from now," a co-worker said, walking past my desk that was brimming over with Valentine's Day flowers from my new boyfriend. I dismissed her comments as pure jealousy. Six months later, I thought back on her words with a sense of wonderment. Was this woman clairvoyant? How had she known...

I used to have a friend named Amy. If I needed anything ? whether it was advice or a pink shirt to match my new pants ? Amy was there for me. We went on shopping trips to New York City and Philadelphia at least once a month, gossiping about people we knew while we drove. We had ?Girl?s Night...