Nicole Cliffe

Nicole Cliffe was the co-founder of The Toast. She has written for The Guardian, Slate, NY Magazine, and ELLE.com.

Stories

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How Do I Accept That My Friends Have Moved On Without Me?

There is no way to ask the question “Why don’t you like me anymore?” that will bring you peace.

Jan 16, 2018

How To | Nicole Knows

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How Do I Keep My Old Work Friends Without the Old Work Drama?

“Friendship is here to delight and expand and challenge and deepen you, not to be a hand dragging you back into the pit.”

Dec 11, 2017

How To | Nicole Knows

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I’m Just Not That Into Him (As a Friend)—How Do I Gently Shut Him Down?

“Think of yourself as Beyoncé, or Lin-Manuel Miranda: Everyone wants to be friends with them, and that’s not possible.”

Nov 14, 2017

How To | Nicole Knows