friendship
Asking for a Friend
My Ex-Friend Keeps Bad-Mouthing Me. What Do I Do?
Every time I think the drama’s over, someone new fills me in on what she’s said.
Life
6 Tricks for Introverts Who Want to Be More Social
Meeting new people can be surprisingly simple—if you have the right approach.
Life
This Is How Long It Takes for Your Social Battery to Run Out, a New Survey Shows
Plus, a few tricks to make it last longer.
Life
The Secret to Keeping a Friend Group Alive? Thank ‘the Mom’
Call it what you want, but they’re the reason your hangouts are happening.
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My Friend’s Botox and Filler Look Terrible. Can I Say Something?
Hearing other people say she looks “botched” breaks my heart.
Life
We’re In a Friendship Recession. Are ‘BFF’ Apps Really the Solution?
A fancy algorithm may not be able to solve what, at its core, is a human problem.
Life
3 Reasons Women Have Stronger Friendships Than Men, According to a Psychologist
If Sex and the City taught us anything, it’s that sometimes your soulmates aren’t romantic at all.
Life
No, You Don’t Need to Have a ‘Best’ Friend
Being someone’s “number one” sounds great—but it’s not the way life usually works.
Life
Why Every 20-Something Needs a Friend in Their 40s
Let Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez show you the way.
Asking for a Friend
My Friend Won’t Leave Her Cheating Partner—but Won’t Stop Complaining
Am I selfish for distancing myself until she finally ends things?
Asking for a Friend
My Friend Always Gets Free Stuff by Complaining to Managers—and It Gives Me the ‘Ick’
I feel bad for the servers…and even worse about our relationship.
Life
The ‘Contrarian Friend’ Is Real—and They’re Driving Everyone Crazy
When disagreeing with you becomes someone’s entire personality.
Life
5 Subtle Signs It’s Time to Break Up With a Friend, According to Experts
Here’s how to know when a “bestie” feels more like a burden than a blessing.
Asking for a Friend
My Best Friend Keeps Ditching Me for Guys. Should I Call Her Out?
When she’s single, I’m her person. When she’s not? It’s like I don’t exist.
Asking for a Friend
My Friend Cut Me Off. How Can I Get Them to Forgive Me?
I ruined a great friendship over jealousy…and I’ve regretted it ever since.
Life
5 Signs You’re in a Codependent Friendship, According to Experts
Because not all “closeness” is healthy.
Travel
How to Survive a Friends’ Trip—and Actually Stay Friends
So you don’t suffer the same fate as that one “White Lotus” trio.
Life
3 Things to Do If a Friend Is Always Late and You Just Can’t Take It Anymore
Blowing up at them won’t help either of you.
Life
‘Friendship First’ Is Our September SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick
Author Gyan Yankovich writes that the bonds between besties deserve more credit.