It’s natural for friendships to ebb and flow, but sometimes all that’s needed is a simple plan to stay connected. The relationships with friends and colleagues you’re close to in your life will ebb ...

We all know the importance of fostering close social connections. Friends are great—until they’re not. Psychologists say they hear often about so-called toxic friendships, which veer away from the ...

Common signs are an excessive need for attention and reassurance, according to psychologist and author Suzy Reading. They may ...

In a perfect world, everyone you love would be with someone who values them and treats them right. And — bonus points — that person would be someone you vibe with so you can all hang out together ...

I have a very good friend who is always late. And I don’t mean occasionally or only by a few minutes. I mean every single time and by at least thirty minutes—often longer. As the clock ticks, I cycle ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

The US Department of State recommends discussing plans for staying in touch with friends and relatives before they leave. Agree on how frequently they will be in touch and whether it will be over the ...