Julie Klam
contributor
Julie Klam grew up in Bedford, New York. After attending NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and interning at Late Night with David Letterman, she went on to write for such publications as O: The Oprah Magazine, Rolling Stone, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, and The New York Times Magazine and for the VH1 television show Pop-Up Video, where she earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Special Class Writing. She is the best-selling author of Friendkeeping: A Field Guide to the People You Love, Hate, and Can't Live Without. She lives in New York City.
DAME’s Friendkeeper helps a woman understand her ire and tells another how to deal with an old pal on Facebook who should’ve stayed disconnected.
Dear Julie: “Am I a Jerk for Not Wanting to Deal with my Friend’s Breakdown?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper helps a put-upon pal and soothes another dealing with summer’s biggest drain: travel envy.
Dear Julie: “How Do I Deal with Always Being the Third Wheel?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper assesses a couple-heavy friend situation, and helps a woman see that her friendship with a stoner may go up in smoke.
Dear Julie: “My Future Sister-In-Law Has Turned Into a Total Bridezilla”
DAME’s Friendkeeper smooths some familial strife and helps a generous giver get over her guilt.
Dear Julie: “Is There Hope for My Racist Facebook ‘Friends’?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper tells us how to handle stupidity on social media and today’s proliferation of non-apologies.
Dear Julie: “Should I Give My Tween Daughter Friend Advice?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper tells a mom whether she’s meddling, and reveals when it’s OK to question a volatile couple’s engagement.
Dear Julie: “Should I Warn My Friend About a Potentially Crappy Roommate?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper tells us how to mediate when mutual friends move in together, and lays down the law with a long-winded talker.
Dear Julie: “My BFF Is Having Another Baby Without Me”
DAME’s Friendkeeper brings an only-child mother back from the brink, and helps us cope with a friend’s annoying new obsession.
Dear Julie: “How Do I Deal With My Super Critical Friend?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper gives advice about a misguided motivator and tells us how to keep our dignity when a jerky long-lost friend won’t stop calling.